Howard County, MD

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  • Phone:
    (410) 313-5820
  • Email:
    electionjudge@howardcountymd.gov
  • Office Address:
    9770 Patuxent Woods Dr, Suite 200, Columbia, MD 21046
  • Start Time:
    6:00 AM End Time:
    9:30 PM     (You must work the full day)
  • Compensation:
    At least $250 per day. At least $50 for training.
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Voter Registration Requirements

  • You must be a registered voter in the county to serve as a poll worker. However, if a qualified individual residing in the county cannot be found with reasonable effort, the local board may appoint a registered voter residing in any part of the state.

  • Note: This voter registration requirement does not apply to poll workers under the age of 18.

Work Requirements

  • Minimum Age: 16-year-olds who are pre-registered to vote. 14 and 15-year-olds may be Election Pages.

  • You must complete training to be a poll worker.

  • Training Details: In-person training typically lasts 3 to 4 hours.

14 and 15-year-olds may serve as Election Pages. For more information, click here.