The Center for American Politics and Citizenship (CAPC) is a non-partisan Government and Politics research center at the
University of Maryland, College Park
The Center's stated mission is that it "provides citizens and policy-makers with research on critical issues related to the
United States's political institutions, processes, and policies. CAPC is a non-partisan, non-profit research institution within the Department of Government and Politics of the
College of Behavioral and Social Sciences at the
University of Maryland, College Park."
The organization is responsible for maintaining the Maryland Elections Center website, which provides resources to verify voter registration, locate polling places, and search the Maryland Campaign Finance Database online. The Center is also the conduit for its very own Maryland Internship program, which places qualified undergraduates in a variety of Government-related offices.
Board of directors
The Center for American Politic's Advisory Board governs by broad policies and objectives, formulated and agreed upon by the director and staff. These include assigning priorities and ensuring the organization's capacity to carry out programs by continually reviewing its work and assisting in all stages of development including building an endowment for academic chairs, fellowship programs, a Center library, and other programs.
* Paul S. Hernson, Ph.D., Director
* The Hon.
Charles Thomas McMillen
Charles Thomas McMillen (born May 26, 1952) is an American politician, businessman, and retired professional basketball player. A Rhodes Scholar, McMillen represented Maryland's 4th congressional district from January 3, 1987 to January 3, 1993 ...
, Chair
* The Hon.
Jack Buechner
John William Buechner (June 4, 1940 – March 6, 2020) was an American lawyer and politician from who served in the United States House of Representatives, representing Missouri's 2nd congressional district from 1987 to 1991. After serving in Co ...
, Vice Chair
* Ms. Amy L. Tenney, Secretary
* The Hon. Michael E. Arrington
* Ms. Mimi Dawson
* Mr.
Al From
Al From (born May 31, 1943) is the founder and former CEO of the Democratic Leadership Council. His ideas and political strategies during the past quarter century played a central role in the resurgence of the modern Democratic Party. From is the ...
* Ms.
Karen L. Haas
* Ms. Monica M. Healy
* Mr. Gerard C. Higgins
* The Hon. John A. Hurson
* The Hon.
Glenn F. Ivey
* Ms. Rosalie M. LaMonica
* Mr. Scott Richman
* Mr. Anthony J. Roda
* Ms. Susan W. Turnbull
* Senator
Joseph Tydings
Joseph Davies Tydings (né Cheesborough; May 4, 1928 – October 8, 2018) was an American lawyer and politician. He was most notable for his service as a Democratic member of the United States Senate representing Maryland from 1965 to 1971.
Bo ...
The Center also employs graduate research assistants as well as undergraduate research assistants.
External links
Official site
Civic and political organizations of the United States
University of Maryland, College Park research centers
University of Maryland College of Behavioral and Social Sciences
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