Election Judges
To become a paid Election Judge you must be a registered voter in the state of Maryland. You may call the Board of Elections for consideration. You must be available to work at least a 16 hour day and read, write, speak, and understand the English language. You must attend a mandatory training session and be willing to follow instructions concerning election laws and the overall duties of staffing a polling place.
We Need You
The Howard County Board of Elections is seeking motivated people, who can endure long hours (6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.), to work as Election Judges for the upcoming 2012 Presidential General election. You can earn $165 as a Check-in, Voting Unit, Provisional or Greeting Judge or $220 as a Chief Judge, per election. An additional $45 (for New Chief Judges), $30 (for all other New Judges) and $30 (for all returning Election Judges) will be compensated for attending a mandatory training session prior to the 2012 General Election.
For a complete list of Election Judge requirements and descriptions of duties click here.
Register Online to be an Election Judge by clicking here
Sign Up for Election Judges Training by clicking here
For 2012 Election Judges Manual Click here
For 2012 Election Judges Early Voting Supplement Click here
Elections Judges' and Disability Awareness Self Assessment
Chief Judges' Self Assessment Quiz
Voting Unit Judges' Self Assessment Quiz
Check-In Judges' Self Assessment Quiz
Provisional Judges' Self Assessment Quiz
Disability Awareness Self Assessment Quiz
TRAINING VIDEOS:
Chief Judge Final
Check-In Judge - Monday Night
Check-In Judge - Tuesday Morning
Check-In Judge - Tuesday Night
Voting Unit Judge - Monday Night
Voting Unit Judge - Tuesday Morning
Voting Unit Judge - Closing
Provisional Judge - Monday Night
Provisional Judge - Tuesday Morning
Provisional Judge - Tuesday Night
Greeter Judge
The date of the election is as follows:
General Election - November 6, 2012
If you would like to serve as an Election Judge, or you would like more information, contact us at 410-313-5820.
Ask for Kim Phillips, Teresa Womble or Carol Hart