Here’s one area in which you can play an important part in our upcoming elections, and it doesn’t matter whether you’re a Democrat or a Republican. You’ll be paid for what you do, and the requirements aren’t that hard to meet.
Allegany County needs about 40 judges for the upcoming primary and general elections.
Chief judges are paid $175 for each election cycle. Their duties include making sure their workers are ready for election day, opening the polls on time and supervising the tally of voters and ballot.
Subordinate judges earn $150. They assist in processing and assisting voters and in canvassing the day’s vote.
Judges must be registered to vote in Maryland; be able to speak, read and write English; be physically and mentally able to work at least a 15-hour day; be willing to work away from their home precincts; be able to lift at least 10 pounds; and be able to sit or stand for extended periods.
Candidates for office or current officeholders are ineligible, as are chairmen or campaign managers or treasurers for political committees.
The primary election will be Sept. 14, with early voting Sept. 3-9. The general election is Nov. 2, with early voting Oct. 22-28.
Judges are needed for those periods. If you meet the qualifications and are interested in becoming an election judge, call the Allegany County Board of Elections at (301) 777-5931.
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