Caroline County Board of Elections reviews upcoming election preparations

The Caroline County Board of Elections convened on July 11, 2025, at 9:31 AM, with a quorum present. The meeting began with a warm welcome to members and guests, including a farewell acknowledgment for retiring employee Debbie Brohan, who attended her last meeting.

The board approved the minutes from the previous meeting held on June 20, 2025, without any corrections. The agenda was accepted as presented, and the Election Director provided a report on various administrative matters. Notably, the position for an election program specialist was posted and closed on July 1, with the HR department expected to review applications within three weeks. Despite a state hiring freeze, local board offices remain unaffected.

The director also reported on voter registration, noting that 69 election judges had expressed interest in returning for the upcoming 2026 elections, with one declining. A follow-up request was sent to those who had not yet responded to ensure adequate staffing.

As of July 2, five candidates have filed for local contests in Caroline County, with the full list available on the State Board of Elections website. The deadline for candidate filing is set for February.

During the meeting, the board attorney mentioned a scheduled conference call with local attorneys on July 29, which he would not attend due to a scheduling conflict. The attorney expressed appreciation for working with the board and acknowledged the contributions of retiring staff.

No old or new business was raised, and public comments were minimal. The next meeting was scheduled for August 8, 2025. The board then moved to a closed session to discuss personnel matters, concluding the open meeting with a motion to adjourn, which was unanimously approved.