Advocacy and education are two critically important functions of the Frederick County Chamber of Commerce's mission. During the 2022 election cycle, this webpage will be up to date with critical information residents in Frederick County need to know. 

IMPORTANT DATES

  • JUNE 20, 2022: Deadline to register to vote in primary election
  • JULY 12, 2022: Deadline to request mail-in ballot
  • JULY 7 - 14, 2022: Early voting for Gubernatorial Primary election
  • JULY 19, 2022: Gubernatorial Primary election
  • JULY 19, 2022: Mail-in voting must be postmarked or placed in designated drop box by 8:00 pm
  • OCTOBER 18, 2022: Deadline to register to vote in general election
  • NOVEMBER 1, 2022: Deadline to request mail-in ballot
  • OCTOBER 27 - NOVEMBER 3, 2022: Early voting for Gubernatorial General election
  • NOVEMBER 8, 2022: Gubernatorial General election
  • NOVEMBER 8, 2022: Mail-in voting must be postmarked or placed in designated drop box by 8:00 pm
  • NOVEMBER 18, 2022: ​Certification of 2022 Gubernatorial General election

UPCOMING EVENTS


Frederick County Council Forum | Register here
Tuesday, September 13 | 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM | Dutch's Daughter Restaurant
Join us as we cohost a forum with the Frederick County Council Candidates to hear more about their platforms and on matters that are important to the building, business, and real estate industries. **No walk ups will be permitted. You must preregister for this event.

County Executive Candidate Forum | Register here
Wednesday, September 28 | 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Arc at Market Street
Join us live on Wednesday, September 28, 2022, at 5:00 PM for a County Executive Candidate Debate! Hear directly from both the candidates, Jessica Fitzwater and Michael Hough, to take on this prestigious role and lead Frederick County into the future. **No walk ups will be permitted. You must preregister for this event.

Legislative Preview Breakfast | Registration Coming Soon
Wednesday, December 14 | 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM | The Delaplaine Arts Center

ELECTION JUDGES NEEDED

Elections cannot happen without election judges! They greet and check-in voters, give directions, and oversee the procedures to ensure voters are able to cast their ballots while maintaining the integrity of the process. They are the face of the election process and represent their county, state and country to the voting public. 

Judges are needed for the 2022 Gubernatorial Primary in June and the Gubernatorial General in November plus the accompanying Early Voting days. Once your application is accepted, you will have the opportunity to submit your availability. Judges are paid $175 per day plus $50 for the mandatory training class. Chief Judges receive $225 per day and $75 for training (they have additional specialized training). Please note that if you do not work, you will not be compensated for training. 

GUBERNATORIAL BALLOT

The following elected offices will be listed on the Gubernatorial Primary election for Frederick County
  • US Senate
  • US House of Representatives, 6th District
  • Maryland State Senate, District 3 and 4
  • Maryland House of Delegates, District 3 and 4
  • Circuit Court District 6 (non-partisan)
  • County Executive
  • County Council, At Large and 5 council districts
  • State's Attorney
  • Sheriff
  • Clerk of the Circuit Court
  • Register of Wills
  • Judge of the Orphans' Court
  • Democratic Central Committee
  • Republican Central Committee
  • Board of Elections (non-partisan)

IMPORTANT LINKS

COUNTY EXECUTIVE CANDIDATE FORUM

The Frederick County Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with the Frederick County Building Industry Association and the Frederick County Real Estate Association hosted a County Executive Candidate Forum on April 7, 2022. Three currently registered candidates, Daryl Boffman, Jessica Fitzwater, and Kai Hagen were asked a series of questions from the Chamber, FCBIA, and FCAR. The forum was recorded and can be viewed here. The candidates were also asked to provide their answers to the questions asked in writing. The responses that were received are listed below. 
Senator Michael Hough submitted the following statement: "Given that I do not have a primary and was participating in the Maryland General Assembly’s legislative session, I was not able to participate in this debate. Once the Democrat candidate is selected I look forward to debating them in the General Election. I have a proven track record as a State Senator of fighting for lower taxes, less regulations and working closely with the business community. If anyone has questions they can contact me at mike@mikeforfrederick.com or via phone at 301-969-2409"
This webpage will continually be updated throughout the 2022 election cycle.

UPCOMING EVENTS

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