The Terps Vote Coalition formed in 2008 in an effort to increase turnout at the University of Maryland for the 2016 Presidential Election. Groups including the Student Government Association, MaryPIRG, the Residence Hall Association, College Democrats, College Republicans, Progressive College Republicans, Terps for Israel, the Intrafraternity Council, CIVICUS, and College Park Scholars comprise the coalition, according to The Diamondback.
The goal is simple: to get Terps to the polls not only for general elections, but also for midterms and primaries as well. The problem, however, is woefully complex.
Research indicates that millennials--people between 18 and 29 years of age--prove the most unreliable voter bloc in the country. They and the "Baby Boomer" generation--those born between 1945 and 1960--comprise an almost equal share of the eligible voting population. Yet, Baby Boomers consistently turn out more.
Several reasons exist to explain why millennials don't vote, including registration hindrances, lack of knowledge, and apathy.
Our mission is to not only provide you with the resources you need to cast your vote on election day, but also help you recognize the dire situation at hand and how much your vote matters.
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