# Election Law (GEL)

## Title 10. Polling Places

### Subtitle 3. Polling Place Procedures

#### Section 10-308

(a) An election judge shall allow the following individuals to have access to the voting room at a polling place:

  (1) a voter;

  (2) an individual who accompanies a voter in need of assistance in accordance with Sec. 10-310(c) of this subtitle;

  (3) polling place staff;

  (4) a member or other representative of the State Board or local board;

  (5) an accredited watcher or challenger under Sec. 10-311 of this subtitle;

  (6) an individual under the age of 18 who accompanies a voter in accordance with Sec. 10-310(c) of this subtitle, provided that:

    (i) the individual is in the care of the voter and does not disrupt or interfere with normal voting procedures; and

    (ii) the individual is not eligible to vote in that election; and

  (7) any other individual authorized by the State Board or local board.

(b) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a)(6) of this section, not more than two individuals under the age of 18 may accompany a voter in accordance with Sec. 10-310(c) of this subtitle.

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Md. Code Ann., Election Law (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)