MD SB308

Each polling place must have an equal number of election judges, including chief judges, from the majority party and the principal minority party, to the extent practicable.

Chief judges must now be explicitly included in the bipartisan balance requirement for election judge staffing at polling places.

If an election director cannot designate chief judges at least 45 days before early voting begins, they must appoint one chief judge from the majority or principal minority party and one chief judge who is unaffiliated with either major party.

Precincts with six or more election judges may include judges who are unaffiliated with major parties or who are minors.

Effective October 1, 2025.