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UMD’s voter engagement initiatives impact students

By Ashna Balroop University of Maryland’s Vote (Fearlessly)! and TerpsVote campaigns urged students over the past couple of months to make their voices heard at the polls.  The presidential election will be held on Nov. 5 between Vice President Kamala Harris and Former President Donald Trump. UMD has taken steps to encourage civic participation amongst its students through its Vote (Fearlessly)! campaign. The Vote (Fearlessly)! … Continue reading UMD’s voter engagement initiatives impact students

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Student groups push to mobilize voters ahead of Election Day

by Molly Work Student groups at the University of Maryland like the NAACP, Political Latinxs United for Movement and Action in Society and the Black Student Union mobilized voters ahead of Election Day by raising awareness about issues like voter suppression.  Student leaders understand the magnitude of this year’s election and worry that lack of information can keep students away from the polls.  “[In] 2016, … Continue reading Student groups push to mobilize voters ahead of Election Day

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