Become a Election Judge


The Anne Arundel County Board of Elections is now accepting applications for Election Judges to staff the Anne Arundel
County polling places for the 2026 Gubernatorial Election. Election Judges are being recruited to work the June 23, 2026
Primary Election and the November 03, 2026 General Election.

ALL Election Judges (New and Returning), must complete this application.

Election Judge 2026 Online Application (Applicants who want to apply online) Coming Soon

All Election Judges are compensated $250.00 or $350.00, depending on position, for their services for Early Voting and Election Day. All Election Judges are required to attend a mandatory training class. Election Judges will be paid $50.00 for attending training ($50.00 for the training class is contingent on you working as an Election Judge). Mandatory Pre-Election night setup pay is an additional $25.00. All Election Judges can expect payment six to eight weeks after the Primary and General Elections.
 
Each Judge works as part of a team including one Democratic Chief Judge and one Republican Chief Judge. Under certain circumstances, a voter registered as "Unaffiliated" may work as a Chief Judge. If you would like additional information concerning Election Judges, please call the Election Judge Department at (410) 222-0494 or email electionjudges@aacounty.org or visit the State Board of Elections site.
 

Special Notice: 

All Election Judges are now required to have a valid email address and cell phone number. Training class schedules will be sent via email and text messages. This information will not be shared with third parties.