Cecil County Board of Elections Election Judges:

If you would like to serve as an Election Judge for the 2024 Presidential Election, please complete the 2024 Election Judge Application and email it back to voting@cecilcountymd.gov or mail it to:

Cecil County Board of Elections
200 Chesapeake Blvd, Suite 1900
Elkton, MD 21921

You can also fax the application at 1-888-979-8183. 

Opportunities still exist for judges to apply and serve for Early Voting (October 24-31) and for the Presidential General Election (November 5). Training dates have been set beginning Monday, September 9.

We thank you again for serving as an Election Judge for the Cecil County Board of Elections! 

 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS to be an election judge:

*If you are 16 years old, you may be able to serve if you show your local board of elections that you are qualified to be an election judge and a parent or guardian gives permission.

You cannot be an election judge and a:
Candidate or currently hold a public or political office, including State and county political party central committees, or a chairman, campaign manager or treasurer for a political or candidate committee.

Election Judge position and description:

Chief Judge: ($350.00 per day) Hours: 5:45 am to 9:30 pm (approximate end time)

1. Pick up voting supplies and poll books from the election office prior to Election Day.
2. Set-up polling place.
3. Supervise opening and closing of the polls. Complete and sign all reports and forms.
4. Ensure voter lines are moving in an efficient manner in and outside the precinct.
5. Manage Election Judges by assigning duties and breaks.
6. If needed, appoint Election Judges on Election Day when emergencies arise.
7. Post hourly voting totals report.
8. Support the Provisional/SDR Judge.
9. After the polls close, remove the memory stick from the scanner(s) and give to an election judge to deliver to the election office as soon as possible/SDR.
10. Return voted ballots and supplies to election office.
11. Cell Phone/Election iPad: Required for use on Election Day and while transporting critical materials to communicate with the Board of Elections.

Provisional/SDR Judge: ($275.00 per day) Hours: 5:45 am to 9:30 pm (approximate end time)

1. MUST assist in precinct set-up the night before or the morning of the election.
2. Assist in the opening and closing of the polls. Set up Provisional/SDR area.
3. Register and process voters and update voters address as needed for Same Day Registration.
4. Provide a voter with a Provisional Ballot Application and the appropriate ballot.
5. Assist, when necessary, with the completion of provisional ballot forms.
6. Complete and sign provisional and SDR paperwork. Account for all provisional ballots and application envelopes.
7. Ensure security of voted provisional ballots and SDR materials.
8. Any other duties as assigned by Chief Judges.
   
   

Election Judge: ($250.00 per day) Hours: 5:45 am to 9:30 pm (approximate end time)

Greeter, Poll Book, Ballot, BMD & Voting

1. Duties will be rotated throughout the day.
2. MUST assist in precinct set-up the night before or the morning of the election.
3. Assist in opening and closing of the polls.
4. Set-up and connect Electronic Poll Books.
5. Greet and direct voters to Check In area.
6. Check in voters & ask questions to verify identification using Electronic Poll Books.  Issue Voter Authority Card.
7. Issue ballot and ballot activation card to voter.  Maintain ballot inventory.
8. Assist voters at the Ballot Marking Device (BMD).
9. Monitor activity around the polling place and assist with line management.
10. Provide general instructions to voters regarding the use of voting equipment.
11. Retrieve Voter Authority Card (VAC) after the voter has voted at the ballot scanner.
12. Give out “I VOTED” stickers.
13. Refer Provisional, SDR and any problems to a Chief Judge.
14. Any other duties as assigned by the Chief Judges.

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