FY 26 Approved Operating Budget

ELECTIONS

ORIGIN & PURPOSE : The Harford County Board of Elections ensures that every eligible citizen is given the opportunity to register and vote . Although this department derives its authority from State and Federal laws , its budget is funded principally by the County . The Harford County Board of Elections is responsible for the administration and performance of all activities essential to a successful election . All functions revolve around this responsibility and include programs which encourage voter registration ; permit registration with ease and convenience ; provide accessible polling places ; serve as a reference center for election information ; and provide assistance to all candidates and the three Harford County municipalities .

GOAL : To ensure that every eligible citizen is given the opportunity to register to vote

DEPARTMENT SUMMARY BY CHARACTER

Elections DEPARTMENT by Character

FY 23 Audited FY 24 Audited FY 25 Approved Budget

FY 26 Approved Budget

$966,386

$646,821

$813,225

$813,225

SALARIES AND WAGES

$126,361

$82,783

$66,171

$79,171

CONTRACTUAL SERVICES

$155,942

$206,392

$281,000

$281,000

SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS

$43,219

$33,527

$44,830

$44,830

BUSINESS AND TRAVEL

$930

$0

$0

$0

CAPITAL OUTLAY

$1,874,420

$2,086,811

$2,629,593

$2,721,590

MISCELLANEOUS

INTER-GOVERNMENTAL / INTER-FUND EXPENDITURES

$23,941

$10,071

$15,000

$0

$3,191,198

$3,066,405

$3,849,819

$3,939,816

TOTAL

579