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Olszewski highlights plans for secure General Election, Baltimore County offering $100 incentive for election judges

Posted on September 1, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Amid the evolving impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski, Maryland Speaker of the House Adrienne Jones (D-10, Baltimore County), and Katie Brown, Director of the Baltimore County Board of Elections, on Tuesday provided an update on the upcoming November 3 General Election, highlighting how residents can safely and securely cast their ballots by mail, ballot […]

Thousands of Marylanders signing up to be election judges ahead of 2020 election

Posted on August 26, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—In recent weeks, more than 11,000 Marylanders have signed up to be election judges. Amid increasing reports that interested judges are not being contacted or are being turned away, Governor Larry Hogan wrote to local election officials on Wednesday to urge them to move quickly to secure and train judges for the upcoming election. Governor Hogan’s letter can be […]

Governor Hogan continues to stress vigilance in COVID-19 fight, Superintendent Salmon sets guardrails for schools to reopen

Posted on July 23, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Wednesday evening provided an update to Marylanders on the state’s ongoing COVID-19 response and recovery, stressing the need for continued caution and vigilance. The governor was joined by Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) State Superintendent Dr. Karen Salmon, who announced that MSDE will extend flexibility to local school systems to determine re-openings while instituting […]

Governor Hogan directs State Board of Elections to conduct November general election With enhanced voting options

Posted on July 8, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—With 118 days until the November general election, and given that the State Board of Elections has not yet provided a recommendation on how to conduct the election, Governor Larry Hogan on Wednesday directed the Board to follow existing state law and conduct the election with enhanced voting options in light of the COVID-19 pandemic: Every early voting center […]

Maryland State Board of Elections announces new Baltimore-area ballot drop-off locations

Posted on May 20, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland State Board of Elections on Wednesday announced that it would expand the number of ballot drop off locations available in the Baltimore area for the June 2 presidential primary and will consider adding new in-person voting centers when the Board convenes on Wednesday afternoon. The Board also announced it will launch a full review of its ballot […]

Mail-in ballots to begin arriving for June 2 Presidential Primary election

Posted on May 1, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—The Maryland State Board of Elections is urging all Maryland voters to be on the lookout for mail-in ballots for the June 2 Presidential Primary election. Mail-in ballots could begin arriving in mailboxes this week. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the June 2 Primary will be conducted by mail, with limited options to vote in person on Election Day. […]

Important deadlines announced for 2020 Presidential Primary Election, Special General Election for 7th Congressional District

Posted on February 20, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—The 2020 Special General Election for the 7th Congressional District will coincide with the 2020 Presidential Primary Election on Tuesday, April 28, 2020. Voters may vote by absentee ballot, visit their local early voting center during early voting, which takes place April 16 through April 23, or they can go to their polling place on Election Day. Important deadlines […]

Maryland student artists compete to design ‘I VOTED’ sticker for 2020 elections

Posted on October 15, 2019 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland State Board of Elections, in partnership with the Fine Arts Office of the Maryland State Department of Education, has extended the deadline for submissions in a statewide “I VOTED” Sticker State Elections Student Art Competition. The competition is accepting entries until October 25th and is open to all public school students, from pre-K through 12th grade. The […]

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