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Worcester County Board of Elections
100 Belt Street
Snow Hill, Maryland 21863
Phone 410.632.1320
Fax 410.632.3031
Email pattijackson@verizon.net
Worcester County Election Information
IMPORTANT ELECTION INFORMATION
Next elections will be Gubernatorial Elections.
Primary Election - September 14, 2010
General Election - November 2, 2010
The Worcester County Board of Elections (WCBOE) conducts Federal, State and County elections on every even numbered year. Candidates can file their candidacy for the above September Primary beginning January 2, 2010.
Offices that will be listed on the 2010 Ballot include:
Governor
Lt. Governor
Comptroller
Attorney General
State Senator
House of Delegates
US Senator
US Congressman
County Commissioners
State's Attorney
Clerk of the Circuit Court
Register of Wills
Judges of the Orphan's Court
Sheriff
Democratic Central Committee Members
Republican Central Committee Members
Board of Education ? Districts 1, 4, 6 & 7
Judge of the Circuit Court
Judges of the Court of Appeals*
Judges of the Court of Special Appeals*
* For retention in office. Only on the General Election Ballot
Voter Registration Dates:
The
deadline to register to vote in the Primary Election is 9 pm, 21
days prior to the next scheduled election. Voter
Registration Applications are available at all libraries, post offices,
Motor Vehicle Administration offices, schools, city halls and state offices. You may also call our office and request that an application be mailed to you. You
may register to vote in Worcester County if you will be 18 years of age or older by November 2, 2010.
How do I change my name or address?
You can use the Voter Registration Application mentioned above to change your name or address, or you can call our office and we will send you a form to change your name or address. We must have your signature on the form before we can make any changes to your registration.
How do I verify my registration?
You are considered a registered voter when you receive your Voter Notification Card from your local board of elections. If you do not receive your card three weeks after you submit an application, you should contact our office.
You may verify your registration online at www.elections.state.md.us
Registration is permanent as long as you continue to live in Maryland and keep your name and address current with your local board of elections. You do not have to re-register when you move within the state, but you must keep your address current.
Absentee Ballot Application Information:
Call the board of elections to request an Absentee Ballot Application. We will begin accepting applications for the September 14, 2010 Primary beginning January 2, 2010. Applications are also available at your local board of elections office or online at www.elections.state.md.us. Absentee Ballot Applications must be received by our office no later than 7 days before an election. Absentee Ballots must be received by Election Day. Absentee Ballots are usually available 30 days prior to the election. Please allow ample time for mailing the application and ballot. Note that additional postage may be required to return your voted ballot by mail.
Election Judges Needed:
Our office is currently recruiting Election Judges to work at the polling places on Election Day. The hours are 6 am to 10 pm, for both the Primary and General Election days (you may not leave the polling place during this time). You must work both elections and attend a mandatory training class. The current rate of pay for Election judges is $150 per election. if you would like more information, please call our office.
Board Members
Kay Hickman - President
Hinson F. Finney - Board Member
Isabelle Redden - Board Member
Anna Louise Hudson - Substitute Board Member
Seat Vacant - Substitute Board Member
Jeffrey B. Cropper - Board Attorney