Board of Elections

Contact Information

201 Belt Street, Suite C
Snow Hill, MD 21863

Phone: (410) 632-1321
Fax: (410) 632-3031
Email: Worcester.Elections@maryland.gov

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The Worcester County Board of Elections (WCBOE) conducts Federal, State and County elections on every even numbered year.


Polling Place Change Meeting Notification

At its March 8, 2024, Special Board Meeting, the Worcester County Board of Elections approved changing the location of the polling place for Districts 2-4 and 3-3 from Berlin Intermediate School, 309 Franklin Avenue, Berlin, MD 21811 to Stephen Decatur Middle School, 9815 Seahawk Road, Berlin, MD 21811.

Our office is waiting approval from the State Board of Elections at their March 21st Board Meeting.  Once approved by the State Board of Elections, new voter notification cards will be mailed to all affected voters.

If you'd like to receive notification of any future scheduled meetings held by the Worcester County Board of Elections to discuss polling place changes, please call the office 410-632-1321, ext. 102 to be added to the list.

 


District Changes

Our office has completed the Commissioner redistricting and voters whose district has changed will receive their voter notification card in the mail beginning this week. As a reminder, anyone considering filing for office of Board of Education on the 2024 ballot (Commissioner Districts 2, 3 and 5) must reside in that district. The deadline to file candidacy is February 9th at 9 pm. Please call our office at 410-632-1321, ext. 0 for more information on how to file, pick up a filing packet and to make an appointment to file.


The interactive map below provides shows Legislative District and County Commission District information, precincts and polling places.

Interactive District Map


Board of Elections Information

Board Members for 2023-2027 Term
Democrats Republicans
Martina Barnes-Wharton Col. Edward Rodier, Jr.
Terry Smith Jeff McMahon
Thomas Butler  
WORCESTER COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS SCHEDULE

ALL MEETINGS TO BE HELD AT THE TRAIN STATION AT 200 BELT STREET, SNOW HILL, MD UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED.

Agenda - Special Board Meeting March 8, 2024

2023/2024 QUARTERLY BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE

UPDATED August 3, 2023

  • WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2023 10 AM
  • WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10, 2024 10 AM
  • WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3, 2024 10 AM
  • WEDNESDAY, JULY 10, 2024 10 AM
  • WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2024 10 AM
  • WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8, 2025 10 AM

Additional Board Meetings may be scheduled as needed

 

Board Meeting Agenda 2023

CANDIDATES NEED AN APPOINTMENT TO FILE – 410-632-1321, EXT 101. THANK YOU

2024 Election and Voting Information

2024 Election Dates

Primary Election - May 14, 2024, 7 am until 8 pm

  • Early Voting for the Primary Election - Thursday, May 2, 2024 through Thursday, May 9, 2024 from 7 am until 8 pm.

General Election - November 5, 2024, 7 am until 8 pm

  • Early Voting for the General Election - Thursday, October 24, 2024 through Thursday, October 31, 2024 from 7 am until 8 pm
 
2024 Ballot Drop Off Box Locations

•    Pocomoke Community Center, 1410 Market Street, Pocomoke City, MD 21851 
•    Board of Elections, 201 Belt Street, Suite C, Snow Hill, Md 21863  
•    Roland E. Powell Convention Center, 4001 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City, MD 21842

2024 Candidate List

2024 Gubernatorial Primary Candidate List (Updated hourly)

2024 Worcester County Offices

Mail-in Ballots

A Mail-in Ballot Application is available from the Worcester County Board of Elections
office or online at https://voterservices.elections.maryland.gov/OnlineVoterRegistration.  Mail-in Ballot Applications must be submitted no later than 7 days before an election. If you mail your voted ballot, make sure that the envelope is postmarked on or before election day. Your voted ballot must be received by your local board of elections by 10 am. The Mail-in Ballots are usually available to voters 45 days prior to the election. Please allow ample time for mailing the application and ballot. Additional postage may be required to return your voted ballot by mail.

More information on mail-in voting can be found here:

Mail-in Voting

VOTER REGISTRATION

You can also complete a voter registration application at http://elections.maryland.gov/voter_registration/application.html or call our office for a registration form to be mailed to you.  You can register to vote in Worcester County if you will be 18 years of age or older by May 14, 2024.

The registration deadline for the Presidential Primary is April 23, 2024.

To Change your Name or Address
You can use the Voter Registration Application mentioned above to change your name and 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 can verify your registration online at https://voterservices.elections.maryland.gov/votersearch. 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.

For additional information, please visit www.elections.maryland.gov.

 

Provisional Voting Process Video
http://www.elections.maryland.gov/voting/provisional_voting.html

 

Guide to Local Government

 

Department Contact Info

201 Belt Street, Suite C
Snow Hill, MD 21863

Phone: (410) 632-1321
Fax: (410) 632-3031
Email: Worcester.Elections@maryland.gov