Towson University students in the Empowering Secure Elections Lab played a central role in the launch of Go Vote Maryland, a new voter resource mobile app developed in partnership with the Maryland State Board of Elections (SBE) and the Center for Democracy and Civic Engagement at the University of Maryland.

The Empowering Secure Elections Lab at Towson University, led by Natalie M. Scala, professor in the College of Business & Economics, and Josh Dehlinger, professor in the Department of Computer and Information Sciences, conducts research on election security, voter education and misinformation, including the development of training modules for election judges across Maryland.

Designed, coded and tested by Towson University research students in collaboration with SBE officials, Go Vote Maryland provides voters with easy access to accurate, trustworthy election information ahead of the 2026 election cycle. App features include polling place lookup, voter registration status, mail-in ballot requests, election calendars, FAQs and the ability to report election misinformation.

“This app has been an incredible experiential learning opportunity for our students,” says Scala. “They worked directly with the Maryland State Board of Elections to create a tool that empowers voters with reliable information and supports a secure, transparent election process.”

According to the Maryland State Board of Elections, the app supports its ongoing commitment to voter outreach, education and transparency by directing Marylanders to official and verified sources of election information.

The launch highlights Towson University’s growing impact in election security research, applied learning and public service—while giving students hands-on experience building tools that strengthen civic engagement and public trust.

Go Vote Maryland is now available for download

Apple App Store:  https://apps.apple.com/us/app/go-vote-md/id6760629037

Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sunrisescientific.gohvotemd