For Immediate Release:  January 24, 2014    

Election Judge s Needed for 2014 Gubernatorial Primary Election

Montgomery County’s Board of Elections is seeking registered voters to serve as election judges at polling places for the Gubernatorial Primary Election to be held on June 24, 2014.

In accordance with the Election Code, to serve in this paid position on Election Day or during Early Voting, an election judge must be registered to vote in the State of Maryland.  They must also be able to speak, read, and write the English language, and while acting as a judge must not hold, or be a candidate for, public or party office. In addition, election judges may not serve as a campaign manager for a candidate or as treasurer for any campaign financial entity.

Bilingual election judges, particularly in Spanish, and election judge alternates are needed throughout the county.  The application process requires both an online quiz and completion of hands-on training. All applicants who are selected for these positions will be compensated at rates that vary based on the position, as advertised at www.777vote.org.

To apply online, or for more information, visit  www.777vote.org . and select the Election Judges’ link.  For other election information, call 240-777-VOTE, visit  www.777vote.org  or the Maryland State Board of Elections’ website at  http://elections.state.md.us, or follow the Montgomery County Board of Elections on Facebook or Twitter.

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