Election readiness: space, staffing and security
Prince George's County
Summary
The Board of Elections has outgrown its space, faces a wave of retirement-eligible staff with no succession plan, and is preparing for 4,600+ temporary hires and the 2026 gubernatorial primary. Members also asked how the board will handle potential ICE presence at polling places.
At a glance
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Last discussed Apr 9, 2026.
Impact analysis
The proposed $11.4 million budget is up $630,000, largely for temporary election staff.
Voters, through smoother and better-protected elections.
Voters with disabilities still face differently sized ballots from ballot-marking devices.
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