Md. Code Ann., Elec. Law § 10-205
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Current — January 1, 2026
As of January 1, 2019
(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
(2) “Compensation” includes stipends for transportation, training, and bonus payments.
(3) “Returning election judge” means an election judge who has served a term of office for the immediately preceding statewide election.
(b) (1) (i) The county governing body shall provide sufficient funding to meet the minimum compensation levels required under this section.
(ii) Within the limits authorized by the county governing body, a local board may fix the compensation of election judges above the minimum compensation levels required under this section.
(2) A local board shall pay an election judge for each election day and each early voting day that the election judge actually serves.
(b) (1) In Allegany County, the compensation for each day actually served may not be less than:
(i) $100 per day for each chief election judge; and
(ii) $80 per day for every other election judge.
(2) (i) In Baltimore City, the compensation for each election day or early voting day actually served shall be:
1. not less than $200 per day for each chief election judge; and
2. not less than $150 per day for every other election judge.
(ii) 1. In Baltimore City, except as provided in subsubparagraph 2 of this subparagraph, an election judge shall receive $20 as compensation for completing the course of instruction required under § 10–206(g)(1) of this subtitle.
2. Unless the local board excuses the election judge from service, an election judge who fails to serve on election day or on an early voting day may not receive the compensation authorized under this subparagraph.
(3) In Baltimore County, the compensation for each election day or early voting day actually served shall be:
(i) $225 per day for each chief election judge; and
(ii) $162.50 per day for every other election judge.
(4) In Calvert County, the compensation for each election day or early voting day actually served shall be:
(i) $200 per day for each chief election judge; and
(ii) $175 per day for every other election judge.
(5) In Harford County, the compensation for each election day or early voting day actually served shall be:
(i) not less than $160 per day for each chief election judge; and
(ii) not less than $125 per day for every other election judge.
(6) (i) In Prince George’s County, the compensation for each election day or early voting day actually served shall be not less than:
1. $250 per day for two chief election judges; and
2. $200 per day for every other election judge.
(ii) 1. In Prince George’s County, except as provided under subsubparagraph 2 of this subparagraph, election judges and alternate election judges shall receive $50 as compensation for completing the course of instruction required under § 10–206 of this subtitle.
2. An election judge or alternate election judge may not receive the compensation authorized under this subparagraph if the election judge refuses to serve on an election day or on an early voting day, unless the local board excuses the election judge.
(7) (i) In Washington County, the compensation for each election day or early voting day actually served shall be:
1. $175 per day for each chief election judge, plus a mileage allowance as determined by the Washington County Board; and
2. $150 per day for every other election judge.
(ii) In Washington County, a chief election judge or election judge who successfully completes a course of instruction in poll working shall be eligible for additional compensation, if approved by the Washington County Board and provided for in the county budget.
(2) A local board shall pay an election judge for:
(i) subject to paragraph (4)(ii) of this subsection, each course of instruction required under § 10–206(g)(1) of this subtitle that the election judge completes; and
(ii) each election day and each early voting day that the election judge actually serves.
(3) (i) For each election judge who is not a returning election judge, the compensation for each election day and each early voting day actually served shall be at least $250 per day.
(ii) For each returning election judge, the compensation for each election day and each early voting day actually served shall be at least $100 more per day than the compensation provided to an election judge who is not a returning election judge.
(4) (i) The compensation for each completed course of instruction required under § 10–206(g)(1) of this subtitle shall be at least $50.
(ii) A local board shall pay an election judge the compensation required under paragraph (2)(i) of this subsection only after the election judge actually serves an election day or early voting day.
(c) The State Board shall reimburse each local board for $50 of the additional compensation required under subsection (b)(3)(ii) of this section that is paid to each returning election judge.
(d) For service as an election judge, a public school student in the State may:
(1) earn hours toward the service–learning requirement for graduation under COMAR 13A.03.02.05; or
(2) receive the election judge compensation under this section.
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