As of August 28, WBAL TV in Baltimore reported the following:

BALTIMORE —

The number of election judges has improved significantly, according to the Maryland State Board of Elections.

The panel met Friday to discuss a variety of issues related to the general election in November amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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Without election judges, Election Day isn't possible. At one point, Maryland was short by about 14,000 election judges.

On Friday, the SBE was told that local officials can now staff all of their voting locations.

https://www.wbaltv.com/article/maryland-election-judge-shortage-more-needed/33836022#

At that time, a month ago, WBAL reported the SBE was hearing that Allegany County is still looking for Democratic election judges. Republican election judges are needed in Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Montgomery County, Prince George's County and Talbot County.

at this point. In most areas, even high school kids qualify, itself not really a Judge.

Our Party needs to get to work.

I looked at state board of elections web site and it looks like people have to volunteer to be judges. Then they get training on how to do it.

Also, the WBAL article said counties were mainly short of republican judges.

appoint.

In Maryland they apparently use "Judges" to mean poll workers that check you in, check registration, etc.

But, I would think political parties could encourage people to sign up. My late wife used to do that and really enjoyed it, although the last one she did was Obama in 2008 on final day. They started at like 5:00 AM and I picked her up well after mid-night. So, it's not easy.

We can't do anything right anymore.

This shit has to end. Ridiculous!

Voting is one of the most important things we do as citizens, and there needs to be a uniform set of standards regarding the election process for the whole nation.

My techie friend didn't believe me; sent him WaPo article. Friend has asked for his web-delivered, I've asked for mine 'hard copy' thru mail; we'll see which arrives when.

one has to wonder if our republican governor or, far more likely, republicans involved with the state election process could have had a hand in this mess.

I've also seen concerns that there is still a need in some counties for election judges because of COVID-19. Many of those who served in previous elections are seniors and are afraid of the risk.

for error.