Baltimore (City), MD

This page contains information for the City of Baltimore, which recruits poll workers separately from Baltimore County. For information on being a poll worker in Baltimore County, click here.

  • Phone:
    (410) 396-5580
  • Email:
    election.judge@baltimorecity.gov
  • Office Address:
    417 East Fayette St, Room 129, Baltimore, MD 21202
  • Start Time:
    5:45 AM End Time:
    8:00 PM     (You must work the full day)
  • Compensation:
    $250 to $325 for Election Day. $50 for training if you work both the primary and general election.

Voter Registration Requirements

  • You must be a registered voter in the city to serve as a poll worker. However, if a qualified individual residing in the city 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: Poll workers must complete training both online and in-person. In-person training typically lasts 3 to 4 hours.

Apply online by clicking on the “Apply Now!” button above. The City of Baltimore also has a downloadable PDF application, available here.

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.