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Washington County Board of Elections prepares for delayed primary - Herald Mail 03/17/20
Officials: Mostly mail-in primary election a 'success' - Herald Mail 06/07/20
Ballots counted, but emergency delays certification - Herald Mail 06/13/20
Maryland governor outlines plans for election process - Herald Mail 07/09/20
Governor Hogan sets ground rules for voting in Maryland's November general election - WDVM 07/09/20
COVID-19 forces 20 polling place changes - Herald Mail 07/20/20
Polling places consolidated for November election - WDVM 07/20/20
Maryland election officials face fall challenges - WDVM 07/21/20
State election plans up in the air over pandemic - Herald Mail 08/05/20
Governor Hogan Revamps Maryland Voting Sites for Election Day - WDVM 08/11/20
Election board works on voting centers plan - Herald Mail 08/11/20
Catch Deputy Director Barry Jackson's recent appearance on The FlipSide 06/27/21
Washington County Board of Elections vote to approve three early voting locations - WDVM 10/12/21
'No perfect solution' for Washington County early-voting centers - Herald Mail 10/13/21
Our Vision
The people in Washington County, as citizens in a democracy, will have the protection of their fundamental rights – the right to vote and have that vote counted.
Our Mission
To comply with the statutory obligations in the administration of elections and voter registration and to conduct elections in Washington County that will protect the fundamental rights of citizens in a democracy.
In support of this mission, we are committed to:
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Serving as an agent for the federal and state government to fulfill mandated programs;
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Providing easy access for voter registration;
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Conducting fair and honest elections with security and integrity maintained in the casting of ballots, canvassing of votes and reporting of election results;
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Encouraging citizen awareness of, and participation in, the election process;
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Utilizing community resources as a vehicle for publicity and voter education.
The Board is composed of five members each serving a term of four years. The members are appointed by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the State Senate, from lists proposed by the County Central Committees of the two major political parties.
The Board of Elections is responsible for the planning and supervision of all County, State and Federal Elections held in Washington County, as well as the City of Hagerstown. Elections are administered using the Maryland Constitution, Registration and Election Laws of Maryland and Title 33 of the Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR).
Our Board
Tammy Downin, President
Kandace Carpenter, Vice President
Donna Brightman, Secretary
Nancy Armstrong, Assistant Secretary
Claudia Martin
Our Staff
Election Director - Barry Jackson
Election Deputy Director - Teresa Morningstar
Election Program Supervisor - Cory Green
Election Program IT Specialist - Carl Dayley
Election Program Specialist (Voter Outreach) - Sarah Hall
Election Program Specialist (Election Judge Coordinator) - Sherie Nigh
Election Program Assistant - Jessica Bobbitt
Board Meetings
The Washington County Board of Elections meets every 2nd Tuesday of the month at 3:00PM at the Washington County Election Center, 17718 Virginia Avenue, Hagerstown, MD 21740, unless otherwise stated. Board meetings are open to the public, with the exception of Executive Sessions. If you wish to speak at a board meeting, you must get prior approval from the board. Due to space limitations, please inform the staff if you plan to be in attendance.
The next board meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, January 14, 2024 at 3:00PM. The minutes for the previous 2024 meetings will be posted below as soon as they are approved by the board.
Previous Board Minutes
Click HERE to view previous board minutes, as well as listen to recorded meetings and view board distribution packets.
