Election Worker Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
An election worker is a registered Maryland voter who volunteers to assist voters on Election Day. For a more detailed description please see Program Overview.
You must:
- Be registered to vote in Maryland;
- Be able to read, legibly write and clearly speak the English Language;
- Submit an Application to the Board of Elections; and
- Successfully complete all required training.
- 16 and 17 year olds must submit a Permission Slip to serve (go to Program Overview-Qualifications-Permission Slip)
Tiene que:
- Estar registrado para votar en Maryland;
- Poder leer, escribir y hablar claramente en Ingles;
- Someter una Aplicación a la Junta Electoral; y
- Haber completado los entrenamientos requeridos.
- Uphold the integrity of elections
- Complete all required trainings
- Set up the polling place prior to the election and take down the equipment and pack the supplies after the election
- Check-in voters
- Process provisional voters
- Assist voters at the voting machines
- Assist as directed by the Chief Judge
Yes, for attending training and working each Election Day. See Position Description/Payment for more information.