§ 10–404

Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.

Md. Code Ann., Election Law § 10-404 (2026)

Title 10. Polling Places

Subtitle 4. Election Day Page Program

(a)

To qualify as a page, an individual must:

(1)

be at least 14 years old;

(2)

apply to the local board in the individual’s county of residence;

(3)

be available to work at least one full 4–hour shift on election day; and

(4)

complete the required training before election day.

(b)

A page may not:

(1)

engage in any partisan activity while working at a polling place; or

(2)

handle or touch a marked ballot at any time.

(c)

A page may work up to two 4–hour shifts at a polling place on election day.

(d)

Each page shall:

(1)

serve under the direct supervision of the chief election judges for the assigned polling place; and

(2)

assist election judges with election day duties, as directed.