Worcester County Board of Elections

100 Belt Street
Snow Hill, Maryland 21863
Phone 410.632.1320 Fax 410.632.3031
Board of Elections Supervisor - Patti Jackson

IMPORTANT ELECTION INFORMATION
Election Dates
Primary Election - April 3, 2012 (7am to 8pm)
Early Voting: March 24 - 29 (Sat, Mon thru Thur 10am - 8pm, Sun 12 noon to 6pm)

General Election - November 6, 2012
Early Voting: Oct 27 - Nov 1 (Sat, Mon thru Thur 10am - 8pm, Sun 12 noon to 6pm)
Next elections will be Presidential Elections.
The Worcester County Board of Elections (WCBOE) conducts Federal, State and County elections on every even numbered year.
Offices that will be listed on the 2012 Ballot include:
President and Vice President
Congressman
Delegates to the National Convention
Board of Education (Districts 2, 3 & 5)
Voter Registration Dates:
The deadline to register to vote in the Primary Election is March 13, 2012. The deadline to register to vote in the General Election is October 16, 2012. Our office will be open until 9pm on those dates.

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 can also download a voter registration application at http://www.elections.state.md.us/voter_registration/application.html
You may register to vote in Worcester County if you will be 18 years of age or older by November 6, 2012.
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 http://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 2012 Elections beginning October 3, 2011. 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 $165 per election. if you would like more information, please call our office.
Directions to our office:
Our office address is 100 Belt Street, Snow Hill, and is located at the intersection of Washington and Belt streets. For driving directions, visit www.expedia.com

Board Members
Kay Hickman - President
Hinson F. Finney - Board Member
Anna Louise Hudson - Board Member
Al Bridgman - Board Member
Jane Carmean - Board Member
Jeffrey B. Cropper - Board Attorney