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Program Description

  Administration

The Administration program of the Board of Elections is responsible for delivering a fundamental and legally mandated public good by ensuring that all eligible citizens have the right to vote, and that elections are accurate, fair, and equitable. This requires effective management of resources from the State Board of Elections and County Government, as well as adherence to all Federal, State, and local laws and regulations. This is accomplished through the following activities: public records management, including the certification of election results with the Board of Canvassers; support to the County Board of Elections and its attorney; compliance with Montgomery County Government policies and regulations related to human resources, procurement, budget, etc.; liaising with the Maryland State Board of Elections; compliance with Federal and State statutory and regulatory requirements; and the effective coordination of public information. These combined activities are essential to ensure the accuracy and integrity of the election process and to instill public confidence in election results.

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Program Contacts

Contact Lisa Merino of the Montgomery County Board of Elections at 240-777-8562 or Hamza Ahmed of the Office of Management and Budget at 240-777-2783 for more information regarding this department's operating budget.

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Program Performance Measures

Program Performance MeasuresActual FY23Actual FY24Estimated FY25Target FY26Target FY27
Total ballots cast (000s)347172533200350
Percent of precincts reporting election results by 11:00 p.m. 96.50%99.22%96.50%96.50%96.50%
Average voter wait time on Election Day (minutes)101000
Number of public outreach events149303300220250
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Program Budget Changes

FY26 Recommended ChangesExpendituresFTEs
FY25 Approved77407103.00
Increase Cost: Overtime Adjustment4637860.00
Increase Cost: Seasonal Temps3001190.00
Increase Cost: Restore One-Time Lapse Increase2073330.00
Increase Cost: Restore Election Judge Stipend2000000.00
Increase Cost: Printing910000.00
Increase Cost: Legal/Attorney Services475000.00
Increase Cost: Restore Election Board Members' Stipend308960.00
Increase Cost: Outside Postage (Sample Ballot)250000.00
Increase Cost: Two Office Services Coordinator Positions moved from PT to FT218670.33
Increase Cost: Background Checks for Temporary Part-Time Employees20000.00
Increase Cost: Three Percent Inflationary Adjustment to Non-Profit Service Provider Contracts3400.00
Decrease Cost: Lapse Adjustment-1586940.00
Decrease Cost: State Board of Elections Expenses-7085980.00
Multi-program adjustments, including negotiated compensation changes, employee benefit changes, changes due to staff turnover, reorganizations, and other budget changes affecting multiple programs.-24441870.67
FY26 Recommended58190724.00