You can register to vote year round. Except, 21 days before and 10 days after an Election. Applications will be accepted but not processed during the above mentioned times.
Voter Registration Applications can be obtained at:
Due to illness, school, work, vacation, etc. you may be unable to appear in person at the polls, you can apply for an absentee ballot. Follow this link or more information on absentee voting.
As a registered voter you are obligated to keep your voter registration records current. All changes must be in writing. You may change your party affiliation at any time except 12 weeks or 84 days prior to a primary election. All other changes can be made at anytime when the books for registration are open. The registration books are closed on the twenty fourth day preceding an Election and reopen on the eleventh day following that election. (§ 3-302 of the Registration and Election Laws of Maryland.)
Registration is permanent as long as you keep your registration records current in the jurisdiction in which you reside. A Voter Registration Card will be mailed to you after the Board of Elections has received and processed your application or any changes of your name, address, or party affiliation.
This card will reflect your precinct, ward, Congressional, Legislative, and Council Districts, and polling location. To receive a duplicate card you may apply in person or by mail. A duplicate card is $1.00. If requested by mail you must include postage or a self- addressed stamped envelope or the current postage rate.
If you wish to have a voter registration drive in your community, church, social club, etc. you and your group must be certified. You can do this at the Baltimore City Board of Elections Office Monday through Friday at 10:00 a.m. or 3:00 p.m. For a group of 10 or more you can call to make a special appointment for an evening training at the Board of Elections Office or at your church, community hall etc. (When the Registration Books are closed there is no voter registration training).
If interested in having the Board of Elections attend an event to conduct voter registration and/or voting machine demonstration please send an email to a.goldman@baltimorecity.gov. In this email should be the name of the organization, date of event, time of event, contact name and phone number of individual that will be the primary contact.
To become an election judge you must be a registered voter in the State of Maryland. Democratic and Republicans are accepted first. If the total number of Democrat and Republican Judges can't be fulfilled we will then consider Declines (Independents) and other registered parties to make the quota needed. You must be able to work at least a 14 hour day of work, read, write, speak, and understand the English language. You must also be willing and able to follow instructions concerning the election laws and the overall duties of manning a polling precinct.
The Election Judges who staff the polling places are a very important part of the electoral process. The Election Judges are responsible for administering the actual voting procedures in each precinct. Without these individuals it would be impossible to conduct an election.
*Be sure to include your name, address, daytime phone number and other contact information
Qualifications for Election Judges
There are four types of Election Judges:
1. Chief Judges. In each precinct, a Democratic and Republican Chief Judge is appointed. These individuals are the supervisory officials responsible for ensuring an orderly election. Their responsibilities include but are not limited to:
2. Book Judges. These individuals' responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
3. Voting Unit Judges. These individuals' responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
4. Provisional Ballot Judge. These individuals' responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
5. Compensation:
Each Judge works as part of a team including one Democratic Judge and one Republican Judge. If you would like additional information concerning Election Judges, please call the Election Judge Recruiters at 410-396-5580.