Data Briefs are short reports developed by the undergraduate student research assistants at the UMBC Institute of Politics. Each brief highlights a notable finding from the UMBC Poll or other publicly available data, offering accessible insights into the issues shaping Maryland’s state and local politics.
Members of the media are welcome to use the charts and analysis featured in these briefs, provided proper citation is given to the UMBC Institute of Politics.
Please direct all questions about the data briefs to Mileah Kromer, Director of the UMBC Institute of Politics.
2025 Data Briefs
Release date: November 12, 2025
Title: Economic Perceptions and Attitudes Toward Gov. Wes Moore
Created by: Sofia Cabrera, Research Assistant
Title: Gender Differences in Concerns About Artificial Intelligence
Created by: Audrey Grutzik, Research Assistant
Title: How Age, Gender, and Race Shape Democratic Voters’ Views of Their Party in Maryland
Created by: Trisha Sirsat, Research Assistant
Title: Gender Differences in Economic Perceptions and the Impact of the Federal Government Shutdown
Created by: Sofia Cabrera, Research Assistant
Title: The Relationship Between AI Use and Concern About Its Societal Impact
Created by: Audrey Grutzik, Research Assistant
Title: Perceptions of the Party and Support for Governor Wes Moore Among Maryland Democrats
Created by: Trisha Sirsat, Research Assistant