WASHINGTON COUNTY APPROVED BUDGET
FY 2026
Met the FY2025 goal of professional development through Election Center and CERA certification. Both the Director and Deputy Director became Certified Election Registration Administrators and completed their three-year renewal course in April 2025. The Director and Deputy Director have successfully graduated from the International Association of Governmental Officials (iGO) program, earning their Certificate in Public Leadership (CPL) certifications. Their commitment to continuous learning and professional development ensures that the voters of Washington County receive superior service from their election officials. Some staff members participated in the State of Maryland Biennial Conference and Maryland Association of Election Officials Annual Conference and training sessions, enhancing their knowledge and skills and ability to contribute effectively to organizational goals. Our county streamlined warehouse configuration at the election headquarters on Virginia Avenue (which houses all voting equipment and supplies). We embraced innovation to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and strengthen facility layout and design. Utilizing DHS grant funds, we installed peripheral fencing and gates around the office building to maintain security, eliminate unauthorized dumping of trash, and reduce unwanted vehicle traffic.
Key Data
FY2023 Actual
FY2024 Actual 103,678
FY2025 Estimated
FY2026 Projected
Programs/Services Provided
99,740
109,827
115,000
Number of Registered Voters (Active and Inactive)
532
623
623
670
Number of Election Judges (General)
10,052
11,431
11,431
10,000
Number of Absentee/Mail-In Ballots
49,485
73,231
73,231
25,000
Election Turnout (total votes counted) Primary & General
15,733
10,477
10,477
17,365
Registrations and Address/Name Changes Processed
2024 Budget
2025 Budget
2026 Budget
Category Funding Sources
$ Change
% Change
General Fund Support
2,266,090
2,640,990
2,731,850
90,860
3.44%
Grants/Intergovernmental
0
0
0
0
0.00%
Fees/Charges
0
0
0
0
0.00%
Total
2,266,090
2,640,990
2,731,850
90,860
3.44%
2024 Budget 437,020
2025 Budget 523,470
2026 Budget 550,730
Program Expenditures by Category
$ Change
% Change
Wages and Benefits
27,260
5.21%
Operating
1,829,070
2,100,460
2,181,120
80,660
3.84%
Capital Outlay
0
17,060
0
(17,060)
(100.00%)
Total
2,266,090
2,640,990
2,731,850
90,860
3.44%
2026 Budget Document
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