Program Description

  Information Technology

The Information and Technology (IT) program supports the year-round security of all data and the efficient performance of voting equipment for thousands of voters during an election cycle. The IT program is responsible for network infrastructure; the production of data reports; the maintenance of systems related to election operations; the maintenance, storage, and security of equipment; and the maintenance of website and database applications mandated for use by the State Board of Elections. The program coordinates with the Maryland State Board of Elections to organize and integrate voter registration information, and modify polling place precincts and district boundaries.

The IT program collaborates with Montgomery County's Department of Technology and Enterprise Business Solutions (TEBS) to implement enhancements to the Election Resource Management System (ERMS). The ERMS is used to manage election workers, Future Vote students, and polling places. The program also coordinates with TEBS to implement technology that provides valuable information and resources to voters such as the display of wait times on the department website and allows voters to request and receive voting information by text message.