Election Judges - Getting Started
How to Volunteer to be an Election Worker
Are you interested in volunteering to serve as an Election Worker? Our Board of Elections recruiters will support you every step of the way!
Step 1 – Apply to Be an Election Worker
New volunteer?
- Visit
EJ Connection
, create an account, and fill out the online application.
Returning volunteer?
– Visit
EJ Connection
, log into your account, and renew your application
Once we receive and process your application, you'll get an email letting you know you're ready for Step 2.
Step 2 – Complete Your Training
You’ll get an email asking you to complete an online quiz.
Online Training Quiz
You will read
Chapters 1-4
of the
Election Judge Manual
(available on the EJ Connection dashboard) and then take the online training quiz.
If you pass the quiz, you’ll get an email with your election position and instructions to sign up for
in-person training
You get two (2) tries to pass the quiz. You should speak with your recruiter if you do not pass.
In-Person Training
Training classes for Election Judge positions are offered seven (7) days a week in locations around the County. You can sign up online for a day, time, and location that works best for you
If you volunteer to be a
Canvasser
Drop Box Runner
or in the
Nursing Home Program
, your training requirement will be different. Your program coordinator will contact you.
Once you complete your required training, you will receive an email letting you know you’re ready for Step 3.
Step 3 – Get Your Service Assignment
After successfully completing your in-person training class, you’ll be eligible to serve at a specific polling place or Early Voting Center.
Assignments are given on a
first-come, first-served
basis. Finish your training early for the opportunity to be assigned to a location near your home!
You’ll get an email about three (3) weeks before Election Day or the start of Early Voting. At that time, you will confirm your assignment(s) on your EJ Connection dashboard.
If you are a
Canvasser,
Drop Box Runner
, or in the
Nursing Home Program
, your assignment will come from your program coordinator
Step 4 – Serve on Your Assigned Day(s)
Early Voting (June 11–18, 2026)
If you are a Chief Judge (EVCHF) or are assigned to serve on
June 11
, you must attend a mandatory setup meeting at
6:30 PM on June 10
On your assigned service day(s), arrive at
6:00 AM
If you are assigned a part-time evening shift (EVVOP-B), arrive at
2:00 PM
Election Day (June 23, 2026)
Attend a mandatory setup meeting at
6:30 PM on June 22
On Election Day, arrive at
6:00 AM
If you are a Closer (CLS), arrive at
6:30 PM
If you are assigned a part-time evening shift (VOP-B) arrive at
2:00 PM
Step 5 – Get Paid or Earn Student Service Learning (SSL) Hours
You will be paid a stipend
after the election
for training and all days served. Checks are mailed six (6) weeks after Election Day.
To get paid, you must give your complete
Social Security Number (SSN)
when you apply or you can contact the Recruitment Team.
If you choose not to be paid, you don’t need to provide your Social Security Number.
If you served as an Election Judge (poll worker) in
2024
, you get:
$100 bonus for each full day served at a polling place
$50 bonus for each part day served at a polling place
Canvass, Nursing Home Program, and Drop Box Runner are not eligible for a returning service bonus
High school students can earn
Student Service Learning (SSL)
hours instead of payment. SSL forms are emailed about six (6) weeks after the election.
Communication
Election Worker Newsletters
are sent regularly to inform you about deadlines and other important election news.
Check your email often for updates and instructions!
Check your junk or spam folder!
Election Judge (Poll Worker)
240-777-8533
[email protected]
Canvass or Nursing Home Program
[email protected]
[email protected]
Drop Box Runner
[email protected]
Montgomery County Board of Elections
18753 N. Frederick Ave, Suite 210, Gaithersburg, MD 20879
Maps & Directions
HOURS:
Monday through Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
PHONE:
240-777-8500
FAX:
240-777-8600
MD Relay (711):
1-800-735-2258
EMAIL:
[email protected]
Montgomery County Board of Elections
18753 N. Frederick Ave, Suite 210, Gaithersburg, MD 20879
Maps & Directions
HOURS:
Monday through Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
PHONE:
240-777-8500
FAX:
240-777-8600
MD Relay (711):
1-800-735-2258
EMAIL:
[email protected]
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