Baltimore County, MD

This page contains information for Baltimore County, not to be confused with the City of Baltimore, which recruits poll workers separately from Baltimore County. For information on being a poll worker in the City of Baltimore, click here.

  • Phone:
    (410) 887-0982
  • Email:
    electionjudge@baltimorecountymd.gov
  • Office Address:
    5 Crossing Way, Owings Mills, MD 21117
  • Start Time:
    5:45 AM End Time:
    10:00 PM     (Most poll workers must work the entire day. Baltimore County also hires "closer" poll workers who work from approximately 6:00 to 9:00 PM.)
  • Compensation:
    $250 to $350 for Election Day. $50 for training.

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.

Bilingual individuals who speak English and one of the following languages are encouraged to apply: Spanish, ASL.

Individuals who are comfortable using computers and tablets are strongly encouraged to apply.