Election Judge
  Information

                 Election Judge Application for 2014                        

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Registered voter in Maryland. QA County residency not required.
2. Party Affiliation - Democrat, Republican, Unaffiliated and the Recognized Parties.
3. Be a US Citizen.
4. Able to speak, read & write the English language and possess basic math skills.
5. May not be a candidate, campaign manager or treasurer for a Candidate.
6. Must have good listening and communication skills.
7. Able to withstand a long day of approximately 15 to 16 hours.
8. Must have own transportation.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Required attendance at scheduled Judge's training classes.
2. Attend Judge's mandatory meeting on the evening prior to Primary and General Election Day at your assigned polling place location.
3. Term of appointment is for both the Primary and General Election.
4. Report at 6:00 a.m. Election Day and remain in the polling place until approximately 9:30 p.m. or excused by the Election Director or appointed designee.
5. Be timely in reporting for Election set-up and on Election Day.
6. Dress appropriately, as required, in business casual attire on Election Day.
7. Maintain a positive attitude.
8. Participate in set-up, opening and closing of polling place.

WE PROVIDE:

1. Training and Election Day Support.
2. Detailed manual of responsibilities to be performed.
3. Absentee Ballot provided at your request if you are not working in your home precinct.* Or can vote during Early Voting!

SALARIES:

Chief Judge                                                     $299 per election

Check-In Judge                                               $200 per election

Voting Unit Judge                                            $200 per election

Provisional Ballot Judge                                   $200 per election

*Each Judge is required to attend 3 hours of Training. These trainings will be divided into 2 sessions.

CLASSIFICATION OF ELECTION JUDGES AND MAIN DUTIES

    CHIEF JUDGE

• Are the SUPERVISORS OF THE POLLING PLACE on Election day and night before set-up. A Democrat and a Republican are appointed for each polling place. Only experienced judges are appointed as Chief Judge.

• Responsible for coordinating the "night before Election" set-up by contacting the assigned election workers to notify of the times to meet and assuring all required supplies are picked-up and in place so that Election Day opening is on time.

• Oversea polling place operation in its entirety on Election day, be the "go-to or trouble shooter" of all other poll judge positions and assure all required paperwork is completed.

   CHECK-IN JUDGE:

• Certify the voter is eligible to vote using Electronic Poll Book and issuing the voter authority card.

• Assist voters who may be in the wrong polling location.

    VOTING UNIT JUDGE:

• Set-up Touch Screen Voting Units and shutdown Units at the close of the Election Day.  Requires lifting of Voting Units weighing approximately 55 pounds each.

• Assist voters, as needed in the voting process.

• Pull closing reports as required and in a timely fashion.

  • Help open Touchscreen Units on Election Day morning
  • Assist Chief Judges in troubleshooting Touch Screen Units and Poll Book issues.
  • Assist Chief Judges in closing Touch Screen Units at end of Election day.
  • Keep log of issues during the day.
  • Report to in house IT Specialist.

    PROVISIONAL JUDGE:

• Provide provisional ballot and guidance to voters whose name may not be on the pollbook.

• Perform required duties as assigned by the Election Office and manual.

  LOCATION OF WORK:

• May work in any of the 16 precincts located within QA County. We do attempt to get you as close to your home precinct as possible but this is not guaranteed.

LOCATION OF TRAININGS:

Session 1

Kramer Center

104 Powell St.

Centreville, MD 21617

Session 2

Queen Anne's County Board of Elections

132 North Commerce St. (Parking located at 121 Banjo Ln.)

Centreville MD 21617

410.758.0832