voter registration, voting, and
access to election-related data.
* Bobbie S. Mack, Chairman * David J. McManus, Jr., Vice Chairman * Rachel T. McGuckian * Patrick H. Murray * Charles E. Thomann
State Administrator of Elections: * Linda H. Lamone
The State Administrative Board of Election Laws was created in 1969 to ensure compliance with the requirements of Maryland and federal election laws by all persons involved in the election process. Thirty years later, under its new name of State Board of Elections (SBE) it continues its mission in collaboration with the County Boards of Election.
Board Members
The State Board of Elections is made up of five members who serve four-year terms and represent both principal political parties — three of the majority and two of the minority party. The members are appointed by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate of Maryland.
The current board members are:
- Bobbie S. Mack (D), Chairman
- David J. McManus, Jr. (R), Vice Chairman
- Rachel T. McGuckian (D) - (Newly appointed and sworn in on July 2, 2009)
- Patrick H. Murray (D)
- Charles E. Thomann (R)
Bylaws of the State Board
These bylaws, adopted by the members of the Maryland State Board of Elections, provide the rules of governance for the board during the conduct of all duties assigned under State and federal laws and regulations. Further, these bylaws set a standard of personal conduct for members of the board requiring them to conduct themselves in accordance with high ethical standards in order to ensure the public that members are independent of partisan pressures and conflicting interests.
Contact Information
Should you need to get in touch with the State Board of Elections, visit our contact page. To find one person in particular at the State Board, use our staff directory. If you're planning on coming to our office, follow those directions.
Alternatively, you may want to contact your county election office which address, phone and fax numbers, website and e-mail address you will find on this separate County Boards of Election page.
Board Proceedings
State Board Meeting Agendas
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The members of the public may address the Board on any item on this agenda. Pursuant to §3.2B of the Board’s bylaws, public participation at a meeting must be pre-scheduled and pre-approved by the Chairman.
To obtain approval to speak at a Board Meeting, please contact Ross Goldstein at 410-269-2877 or by email ross.goldstein@maryland.gov at least two days prior to the date of the meeting.
State Board Meeting Minutes
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Election reform and use of technology are only some of the issues in the 2001 Review of Election Administration in Maryland conducted by the Department of Legislative Services. The PDF report provides a historical background on Maryland's election system as well as future considerations. (What is PDF?)