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Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 1
001-001
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 3
Vote for 1
Charles AnthonyRepublican
John SarbanesDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 2
001-002
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 3
Vote for 1
Charles AnthonyRepublican
John SarbanesDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 3
001-003
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 3
Vote for 1
Charles AnthonyRepublican
John SarbanesDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 4
001-004
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 2
Vote for 1
Johnny Ray SallingRepublican
C.A. Dutch RuppersbergerDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 5
001-005
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 2
Vote for 1
Johnny Ray SallingRepublican
C.A. Dutch RuppersbergerDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 6
001-006
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 2
Vote for 1
Johnny Ray SallingRepublican
C.A. Dutch RuppersbergerDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 7
001-007
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 2
Vote for 1
Johnny Ray SallingRepublican
C.A. Dutch RuppersbergerDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 8
001-008
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 3
Vote for 1
Charles AnthonyRepublican
John SarbanesDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 9
001-009
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 3
Vote for 1
Charles AnthonyRepublican
John SarbanesDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 10
001-010
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 2
Vote for 1
Johnny Ray SallingRepublican
C.A. Dutch RuppersbergerDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 11
001-011
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 2
Vote for 1
Johnny Ray SallingRepublican
C.A. Dutch RuppersbergerDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 12
001-012
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 2
Vote for 1
Johnny Ray SallingRepublican
C.A. Dutch RuppersbergerDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 13
001-013
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 2
Vote for 1
Johnny Ray SallingRepublican
C.A. Dutch RuppersbergerDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 14
001-014
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 3
Vote for 1
Charles AnthonyRepublican
John SarbanesDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 15
001-015
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 2
Vote for 1
Johnny Ray SallingRepublican
C.A. Dutch RuppersbergerDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 16
001-016
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 2
Vote for 1
Johnny Ray SallingRepublican
C.A. Dutch RuppersbergerDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 17
001-017
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 2
Vote for 1
Johnny Ray SallingRepublican
C.A. Dutch RuppersbergerDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 18
001-018
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 2
Vote for 1
Johnny Ray SallingRepublican
C.A. Dutch RuppersbergerDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 19
001-019
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 2
Vote for 1
Johnny Ray SallingRepublican
C.A. Dutch RuppersbergerDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 20
001-020
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 2
Vote for 1
Johnny Ray SallingRepublican
C.A. Dutch RuppersbergerDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 21
001-021
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 2
Vote for 1
Johnny Ray SallingRepublican
C.A. Dutch RuppersbergerDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 22
001-022
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 2
Vote for 1
Johnny Ray SallingRepublican
C.A. Dutch RuppersbergerDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 23
001-023
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 2
Vote for 1
Johnny Ray SallingRepublican
C.A. Dutch RuppersbergerDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 24
001-024
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 2
Vote for 1
Johnny Ray SallingRepublican
C.A. Dutch RuppersbergerDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 25
001-025
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 2
Vote for 1
Johnny Ray SallingRepublican
C.A. Dutch RuppersbergerDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 26
001-026
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 2
Vote for 1
Johnny Ray SallingRepublican
C.A. Dutch RuppersbergerDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 27
002-001
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 3
Vote for 1
Charles AnthonyRepublican
John SarbanesDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Board of EducationDistrict 2
Vote for 1
Robert A. Silkworth
Raleigh Turnage, Jr.
or write-in:
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 28
002-002
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 4
Vote for 1
George E. McDermottRepublican
Anthony G. BrownDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Board of EducationDistrict 2
Vote for 1
Robert A. Silkworth
Raleigh Turnage, Jr.
or write-in:
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 29
002-003
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 3
Vote for 1
Charles AnthonyRepublican
John SarbanesDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Board of EducationDistrict 2
Vote for 1
Robert A. Silkworth
Raleigh Turnage, Jr.
or write-in:
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 30
002-004
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 3
Vote for 1
Charles AnthonyRepublican
John SarbanesDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Board of EducationDistrict 2
Vote for 1
Robert A. Silkworth
Raleigh Turnage, Jr.
or write-in:
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 31
002-005
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 3
Vote for 1
Charles AnthonyRepublican
John SarbanesDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Board of EducationDistrict 2
Vote for 1
Robert A. Silkworth
Raleigh Turnage, Jr.
or write-in:
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 32
002-006
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 3
Vote for 1
Charles AnthonyRepublican
John SarbanesDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Board of EducationDistrict 2
Vote for 1
Robert A. Silkworth
Raleigh Turnage, Jr.
or write-in:
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 33
002-007
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 3
Vote for 1
Charles AnthonyRepublican
John SarbanesDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Board of EducationDistrict 2
Vote for 1
Robert A. Silkworth
Raleigh Turnage, Jr.
or write-in:
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 34
002-008
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 3
Vote for 1
Charles AnthonyRepublican
John SarbanesDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Board of EducationDistrict 2
Vote for 1
Robert A. Silkworth
Raleigh Turnage, Jr.
or write-in:
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 35
002-009
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 3
Vote for 1
Charles AnthonyRepublican
John SarbanesDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Board of EducationDistrict 2
Vote for 1
Robert A. Silkworth
Raleigh Turnage, Jr.
or write-in:
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 36
002-010
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 3
Vote for 1
Charles AnthonyRepublican
John SarbanesDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Board of EducationDistrict 2
Vote for 1
Robert A. Silkworth
Raleigh Turnage, Jr.
or write-in:
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 37
002-011
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 3
Vote for 1
Charles AnthonyRepublican
John SarbanesDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Board of EducationDistrict 2
Vote for 1
Robert A. Silkworth
Raleigh Turnage, Jr.
or write-in:
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 38
002-012
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 3
Vote for 1
Charles AnthonyRepublican
John SarbanesDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Board of EducationDistrict 2
Vote for 1
Robert A. Silkworth
Raleigh Turnage, Jr.
or write-in:
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 39
002-013
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 4
Vote for 1
George E. McDermottRepublican
Anthony G. BrownDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Board of EducationDistrict 2
Vote for 1
Robert A. Silkworth
Raleigh Turnage, Jr.
or write-in:
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 40
002-014
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 3
Vote for 1
Charles AnthonyRepublican
John SarbanesDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Board of EducationDistrict 2
Vote for 1
Robert A. Silkworth
Raleigh Turnage, Jr.
or write-in:
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 41
002-015
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 3
Vote for 1
Charles AnthonyRepublican
John SarbanesDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Board of EducationDistrict 2
Vote for 1
Robert A. Silkworth
Raleigh Turnage, Jr.
or write-in:
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 42
002-016
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 3
Vote for 1
Charles AnthonyRepublican
John SarbanesDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Board of EducationDistrict 2
Vote for 1
Robert A. Silkworth
Raleigh Turnage, Jr.
or write-in:
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 43
002-017
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 3
Vote for 1
Charles AnthonyRepublican
John SarbanesDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Board of EducationDistrict 2
Vote for 1
Robert A. Silkworth
Raleigh Turnage, Jr.
or write-in:
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 44
002-018
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 4
Vote for 1
George E. McDermottRepublican
Anthony G. BrownDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Board of EducationDistrict 2
Vote for 1
Robert A. Silkworth
Raleigh Turnage, Jr.
or write-in:
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 45
002-019
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 3
Vote for 1
Charles AnthonyRepublican
John SarbanesDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Board of EducationDistrict 2
Vote for 1
Robert A. Silkworth
Raleigh Turnage, Jr.
or write-in:
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 46
002-020
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 4
Vote for 1
George E. McDermottRepublican
Anthony G. BrownDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Board of EducationDistrict 2
Vote for 1
Robert A. Silkworth
Raleigh Turnage, Jr.
or write-in:
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 47
002-021
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 4
Vote for 1
George E. McDermottRepublican
Anthony G. BrownDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Board of EducationDistrict 2
Vote for 1
Robert A. Silkworth
Raleigh Turnage, Jr.
or write-in:
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 48
002-022
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 3
Vote for 1
Charles AnthonyRepublican
John SarbanesDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Board of EducationDistrict 2
Vote for 1
Robert A. Silkworth
Raleigh Turnage, Jr.
or write-in:
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 49
002-023
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 3
Vote for 1
Charles AnthonyRepublican
John SarbanesDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Board of EducationDistrict 2
Vote for 1
Robert A. Silkworth
Raleigh Turnage, Jr.
or write-in:
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 50
002-024
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 3
Vote for 1
Charles AnthonyRepublican
John SarbanesDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Board of EducationDistrict 2
Vote for 1
Robert A. Silkworth
Raleigh Turnage, Jr.
or write-in:
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 51
003-001
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 4
Vote for 1
George E. McDermottRepublican
Anthony G. BrownDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Board of EducationDistrict 3
Vote for 1
Ken Baughman
Corine Frank
or write-in:
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 52
003-002
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 3
Vote for 1
Charles AnthonyRepublican
John SarbanesDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Board of EducationDistrict 3
Vote for 1
Ken Baughman
Corine Frank
or write-in:
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 53
003-003
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 4
Vote for 1
George E. McDermottRepublican
Anthony G. BrownDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Board of EducationDistrict 3
Vote for 1
Ken Baughman
Corine Frank
or write-in:
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 54
003-004
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 4
Vote for 1
George E. McDermottRepublican
Anthony G. BrownDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Board of EducationDistrict 3
Vote for 1
Ken Baughman
Corine Frank
or write-in:
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 55
003-005
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 4
Vote for 1
George E. McDermottRepublican
Anthony G. BrownDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Board of EducationDistrict 3
Vote for 1
Ken Baughman
Corine Frank
or write-in:
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 56
003-006
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 3
Vote for 1
Charles AnthonyRepublican
John SarbanesDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Board of EducationDistrict 3
Vote for 1
Ken Baughman
Corine Frank
or write-in:
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 57
003-007
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 4
Vote for 1
George E. McDermottRepublican
Anthony G. BrownDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Board of EducationDistrict 3
Vote for 1
Ken Baughman
Corine Frank
or write-in:
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 58
003-008
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 3
Vote for 1
Charles AnthonyRepublican
John SarbanesDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Board of EducationDistrict 3
Vote for 1
Ken Baughman
Corine Frank
or write-in:
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 59
003-009
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 4
Vote for 1
George E. McDermottRepublican
Anthony G. BrownDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Board of EducationDistrict 3
Vote for 1
Ken Baughman
Corine Frank
or write-in:
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 60
003-010
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 4
Vote for 1
George E. McDermottRepublican
Anthony G. BrownDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Board of EducationDistrict 3
Vote for 1
Ken Baughman
Corine Frank
or write-in:
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 61
003-011
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 3
Vote for 1
Charles AnthonyRepublican
John SarbanesDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Board of EducationDistrict 3
Vote for 1
Ken Baughman
Corine Frank
or write-in:
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 62
003-012
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 3
Vote for 1
Charles AnthonyRepublican
John SarbanesDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Board of EducationDistrict 3
Vote for 1
Ken Baughman
Corine Frank
or write-in:
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 63
003-013
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 4
Vote for 1
George E. McDermottRepublican
Anthony G. BrownDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Board of EducationDistrict 3
Vote for 1
Ken Baughman
Corine Frank
or write-in:
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 64
003-014
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 3
Vote for 1
Charles AnthonyRepublican
John SarbanesDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Board of EducationDistrict 3
Vote for 1
Ken Baughman
Corine Frank
or write-in:
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 65
003-015
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 3
Vote for 1
Charles AnthonyRepublican
John SarbanesDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Board of EducationDistrict 3
Vote for 1
Ken Baughman
Corine Frank
or write-in:
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 66
003-016
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 4
Vote for 1
George E. McDermottRepublican
Anthony G. BrownDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Board of EducationDistrict 3
Vote for 1
Ken Baughman
Corine Frank
or write-in:
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 67
003-017
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 4
Vote for 1
George E. McDermottRepublican
Anthony G. BrownDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Board of EducationDistrict 3
Vote for 1
Ken Baughman
Corine Frank
or write-in:
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 68
003-018
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 4
Vote for 1
George E. McDermottRepublican
Anthony G. BrownDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Board of EducationDistrict 3
Vote for 1
Ken Baughman
Corine Frank
or write-in:
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 69
003-019
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 3
Vote for 1
Charles AnthonyRepublican
John SarbanesDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Board of EducationDistrict 3
Vote for 1
Ken Baughman
Corine Frank
or write-in:
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 70
003-020
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 3
Vote for 1
Charles AnthonyRepublican
John SarbanesDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Board of EducationDistrict 3
Vote for 1
Ken Baughman
Corine Frank
or write-in:
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 71
003-021
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 4
Vote for 1
George E. McDermottRepublican
Anthony G. BrownDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Board of EducationDistrict 3
Vote for 1
Ken Baughman
Corine Frank
or write-in:
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 72
003-022
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 4
Vote for 1
George E. McDermottRepublican
Anthony G. BrownDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Board of EducationDistrict 3
Vote for 1
Ken Baughman
Corine Frank
or write-in:
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 73
003-023
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 4
Vote for 1
George E. McDermottRepublican
Anthony G. BrownDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Board of EducationDistrict 3
Vote for 1
Ken Baughman
Corine Frank
or write-in:
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 74
003-024
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 3
Vote for 1
Charles AnthonyRepublican
John SarbanesDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Board of EducationDistrict 3
Vote for 1
Ken Baughman
Corine Frank
or write-in:
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 75
003-025
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 3
Vote for 1
Charles AnthonyRepublican
John SarbanesDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Board of EducationDistrict 3
Vote for 1
Ken Baughman
Corine Frank
or write-in:
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 76
004-001
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 3
Vote for 1
Charles AnthonyRepublican
John SarbanesDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 77
004-002
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 3
Vote for 1
Charles AnthonyRepublican
John SarbanesDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 78
004-003
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 4
Vote for 1
George E. McDermottRepublican
Anthony G. BrownDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 79
004-004
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 4
Vote for 1
George E. McDermottRepublican
Anthony G. BrownDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 80
004-005
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 3
Vote for 1
Charles AnthonyRepublican
John SarbanesDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 81
004-006
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 3
Vote for 1
Charles AnthonyRepublican
John SarbanesDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 82
004-007
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 2
Vote for 1
Johnny Ray SallingRepublican
C.A. Dutch RuppersbergerDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 83
004-008
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 4
Vote for 1
George E. McDermottRepublican
Anthony G. BrownDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 84
004-009
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 2
Vote for 1
Johnny Ray SallingRepublican
C.A. Dutch RuppersbergerDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 85
004-010
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 5
Vote for 1
Chris PalombiRepublican
Steny H. HoyerDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 86
004-011
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 3
Vote for 1
Charles AnthonyRepublican
John SarbanesDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 87
004-012
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 3
Vote for 1
Charles AnthonyRepublican
John SarbanesDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 88
004-013
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 4
Vote for 1
George E. McDermottRepublican
Anthony G. BrownDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 89
004-014
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 4
Vote for 1
George E. McDermottRepublican
Anthony G. BrownDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 90
004-015
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 4
Vote for 1
George E. McDermottRepublican
Anthony G. BrownDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 91
004-016
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 3
Vote for 1
Charles AnthonyRepublican
John SarbanesDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 92
004-017
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 3
Vote for 1
Charles AnthonyRepublican
John SarbanesDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 93
004-018
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 4
Vote for 1
George E. McDermottRepublican
Anthony G. BrownDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 94
004-019
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 2
Vote for 1
Johnny Ray SallingRepublican
C.A. Dutch RuppersbergerDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 95
004-020
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 3
Vote for 1
Charles AnthonyRepublican
John SarbanesDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 96
004-021
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 4
Vote for 1
George E. McDermottRepublican
Anthony G. BrownDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 97
004-022
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 4
Vote for 1
George E. McDermottRepublican
Anthony G. BrownDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 98
004-023
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 4
Vote for 1
George E. McDermottRepublican
Anthony G. BrownDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 99
004-024
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 2
Vote for 1
Johnny Ray SallingRepublican
C.A. Dutch RuppersbergerDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 100
004-025
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 3
Vote for 1
Charles AnthonyRepublican
John SarbanesDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 101
004-026
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 3
Vote for 1
Charles AnthonyRepublican
John SarbanesDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 102
005-001
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 3
Vote for 1
Charles AnthonyRepublican
John SarbanesDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 103
005-002
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 3
Vote for 1
Charles AnthonyRepublican
John SarbanesDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 104
005-003
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 4
Vote for 1
George E. McDermottRepublican
Anthony G. BrownDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 105
005-004
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 4
Vote for 1
George E. McDermottRepublican
Anthony G. BrownDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 106
005-005
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 4
Vote for 1
George E. McDermottRepublican
Anthony G. BrownDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 107
005-006
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 4
Vote for 1
George E. McDermottRepublican
Anthony G. BrownDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 108
005-007
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 4
Vote for 1
George E. McDermottRepublican
Anthony G. BrownDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 109
005-008
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 4
Vote for 1
George E. McDermottRepublican
Anthony G. BrownDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 110
005-009
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 4
Vote for 1
George E. McDermottRepublican
Anthony G. BrownDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 111
005-010
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 4
Vote for 1
George E. McDermottRepublican
Anthony G. BrownDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 112
005-011
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 4
Vote for 1
George E. McDermottRepublican
Anthony G. BrownDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 113
005-012
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 4
Vote for 1
George E. McDermottRepublican
Anthony G. BrownDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 114
005-013
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 4
Vote for 1
George E. McDermottRepublican
Anthony G. BrownDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 115
005-014
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 4
Vote for 1
George E. McDermottRepublican
Anthony G. BrownDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 116
005-015
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 4
Vote for 1
George E. McDermottRepublican
Anthony G. BrownDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 117
005-016
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 4
Vote for 1
George E. McDermottRepublican
Anthony G. BrownDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 118
005-017
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 3
Vote for 1
Charles AnthonyRepublican
John SarbanesDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 119
005-018
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 3
Vote for 1
Charles AnthonyRepublican
John SarbanesDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 120
005-019
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 4
Vote for 1
George E. McDermottRepublican
Anthony G. BrownDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 121
005-020
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 3
Vote for 1
Charles AnthonyRepublican
John SarbanesDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 122
005-021
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 4
Vote for 1
George E. McDermottRepublican
Anthony G. BrownDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 123
005-022
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 3
Vote for 1
Charles AnthonyRepublican
John SarbanesDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 124
005-023
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 4
Vote for 1
George E. McDermottRepublican
Anthony G. BrownDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 125
005-024
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 4
Vote for 1
George E. McDermottRepublican
Anthony G. BrownDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 126
005-025
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 4
Vote for 1
George E. McDermottRepublican
Anthony G. BrownDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 127
005-026
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 4
Vote for 1
George E. McDermottRepublican
Anthony G. BrownDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 128
005-027
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 4
Vote for 1
George E. McDermottRepublican
Anthony G. BrownDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 129
005-028
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 4
Vote for 1
George E. McDermottRepublican
Anthony G. BrownDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 130
005-029
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 4
Vote for 1
George E. McDermottRepublican
Anthony G. BrownDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 131
005-030
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 4
Vote for 1
George E. McDermottRepublican
Anthony G. BrownDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 132
005-031
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 4
Vote for 1
George E. McDermottRepublican
Anthony G. BrownDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 133
005-032
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 4
Vote for 1
George E. McDermottRepublican
Anthony G. BrownDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 134
005-033
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 4
Vote for 1
George E. McDermottRepublican
Anthony G. BrownDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 135
005-034
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 4
Vote for 1
George E. McDermottRepublican
Anthony G. BrownDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 136
005-035
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 3
Vote for 1
Charles AnthonyRepublican
John SarbanesDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 137
006-001
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 3
Vote for 1
Charles AnthonyRepublican
John SarbanesDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Board of EducationDistrict 6
Vote for 1
India L. Ochs
Joanna Bache Tobin
or write-in:
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 138
006-002
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 3
Vote for 1
Charles AnthonyRepublican
John SarbanesDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Board of EducationDistrict 6
Vote for 1
India L. Ochs
Joanna Bache Tobin
or write-in:
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 139
006-003
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 3
Vote for 1
Charles AnthonyRepublican
John SarbanesDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Board of EducationDistrict 6
Vote for 1
India L. Ochs
Joanna Bache Tobin
or write-in:
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 140
006-004
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 3
Vote for 1
Charles AnthonyRepublican
John SarbanesDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Board of EducationDistrict 6
Vote for 1
India L. Ochs
Joanna Bache Tobin
or write-in:
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 141
006-005
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 3
Vote for 1
Charles AnthonyRepublican
John SarbanesDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Board of EducationDistrict 6
Vote for 1
India L. Ochs
Joanna Bache Tobin
or write-in:
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 142
006-006
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 3
Vote for 1
Charles AnthonyRepublican
John SarbanesDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Board of EducationDistrict 6
Vote for 1
India L. Ochs
Joanna Bache Tobin
or write-in:
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 143
006-007
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 3
Vote for 1
Charles AnthonyRepublican
John SarbanesDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Board of EducationDistrict 6
Vote for 1
India L. Ochs
Joanna Bache Tobin
or write-in:
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 144
006-008
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 3
Vote for 1
Charles AnthonyRepublican
John SarbanesDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Board of EducationDistrict 6
Vote for 1
India L. Ochs
Joanna Bache Tobin
or write-in:
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 145
006-009
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 3
Vote for 1
Charles AnthonyRepublican
John SarbanesDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Board of EducationDistrict 6
Vote for 1
India L. Ochs
Joanna Bache Tobin
or write-in:
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 146
006-010
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 3
Vote for 1
Charles AnthonyRepublican
John SarbanesDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Board of EducationDistrict 6
Vote for 1
India L. Ochs
Joanna Bache Tobin
or write-in:
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 147
006-011
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 3
Vote for 1
Charles AnthonyRepublican
John SarbanesDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Board of EducationDistrict 6
Vote for 1
India L. Ochs
Joanna Bache Tobin
or write-in:
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 148
006-012
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 3
Vote for 1
Charles AnthonyRepublican
John SarbanesDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Board of EducationDistrict 6
Vote for 1
India L. Ochs
Joanna Bache Tobin
or write-in:
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 149
006-013
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 3
Vote for 1
Charles AnthonyRepublican
John SarbanesDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Board of EducationDistrict 6
Vote for 1
India L. Ochs
Joanna Bache Tobin
or write-in:
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 150
006-014
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 3
Vote for 1
Charles AnthonyRepublican
John SarbanesDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Board of EducationDistrict 6
Vote for 1
India L. Ochs
Joanna Bache Tobin
or write-in:
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 151
006-015
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 3
Vote for 1
Charles AnthonyRepublican
John SarbanesDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Board of EducationDistrict 6
Vote for 1
India L. Ochs
Joanna Bache Tobin
or write-in:
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 152
006-016
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 3
Vote for 1
Charles AnthonyRepublican
John SarbanesDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Board of EducationDistrict 6
Vote for 1
India L. Ochs
Joanna Bache Tobin
or write-in:
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 153
006-017
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 3
Vote for 1
Charles AnthonyRepublican
John SarbanesDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Board of EducationDistrict 6
Vote for 1
India L. Ochs
Joanna Bache Tobin
or write-in:
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 154
006-018
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 3
Vote for 1
Charles AnthonyRepublican
John SarbanesDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Board of EducationDistrict 6
Vote for 1
India L. Ochs
Joanna Bache Tobin
or write-in:
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 155
006-019
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 4
Vote for 1
George E. McDermottRepublican
Anthony G. BrownDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Board of EducationDistrict 6
Vote for 1
India L. Ochs
Joanna Bache Tobin
or write-in:
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 156
006-020
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 4
Vote for 1
George E. McDermottRepublican
Anthony G. BrownDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Board of EducationDistrict 6
Vote for 1
India L. Ochs
Joanna Bache Tobin
or write-in:
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 157
006-021
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 4
Vote for 1
George E. McDermottRepublican
Anthony G. BrownDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Board of EducationDistrict 6
Vote for 1
India L. Ochs
Joanna Bache Tobin
or write-in:
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 158
006-022
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 3
Vote for 1
Charles AnthonyRepublican
John SarbanesDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Board of EducationDistrict 6
Vote for 1
India L. Ochs
Joanna Bache Tobin
or write-in:
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 159
006-023
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 3
Vote for 1
Charles AnthonyRepublican
John SarbanesDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Board of EducationDistrict 6
Vote for 1
India L. Ochs
Joanna Bache Tobin
or write-in:
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 160
006-024
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 3
Vote for 1
Charles AnthonyRepublican
John SarbanesDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Board of EducationDistrict 6
Vote for 1
India L. Ochs
Joanna Bache Tobin
or write-in:
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 161
006-025
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 3
Vote for 1
Charles AnthonyRepublican
John SarbanesDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Board of EducationDistrict 6
Vote for 1
India L. Ochs
Joanna Bache Tobin
or write-in:
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 162
006-026
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 4
Vote for 1
George E. McDermottRepublican
Anthony G. BrownDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Board of EducationDistrict 6
Vote for 1
India L. Ochs
Joanna Bache Tobin
or write-in:
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 163
006-027
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 4
Vote for 1
George E. McDermottRepublican
Anthony G. BrownDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Board of EducationDistrict 6
Vote for 1
India L. Ochs
Joanna Bache Tobin
or write-in:
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 164
006-028
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 4
Vote for 1
George E. McDermottRepublican
Anthony G. BrownDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Board of EducationDistrict 6
Vote for 1
India L. Ochs
Joanna Bache Tobin
or write-in:
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 165
006-029
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 3
Vote for 1
Charles AnthonyRepublican
John SarbanesDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Board of EducationDistrict 6
Vote for 1
India L. Ochs
Joanna Bache Tobin
or write-in:
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 166
006-030
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 3
Vote for 1
Charles AnthonyRepublican
John SarbanesDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Board of EducationDistrict 6
Vote for 1
India L. Ochs
Joanna Bache Tobin
or write-in:
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 167
006-031
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 4
Vote for 1
George E. McDermottRepublican
Anthony G. BrownDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Board of EducationDistrict 6
Vote for 1
India L. Ochs
Joanna Bache Tobin
or write-in:
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 168
006-032
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 4
Vote for 1
George E. McDermottRepublican
Anthony G. BrownDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Board of EducationDistrict 6
Vote for 1
India L. Ochs
Joanna Bache Tobin
or write-in:
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 169
007-001
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 5
Vote for 1
Chris PalombiRepublican
Steny H. HoyerDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 170
007-002
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 5
Vote for 1
Chris PalombiRepublican
Steny H. HoyerDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 171
007-003
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 5
Vote for 1
Chris PalombiRepublican
Steny H. HoyerDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 172
007-004
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 5
Vote for 1
Chris PalombiRepublican
Steny H. HoyerDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 173
007-005
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 5
Vote for 1
Chris PalombiRepublican
Steny H. HoyerDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 174
007-006
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 5
Vote for 1
Chris PalombiRepublican
Steny H. HoyerDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 175
007-007
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 5
Vote for 1
Chris PalombiRepublican
Steny H. HoyerDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 176
007-008
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 5
Vote for 1
Chris PalombiRepublican
Steny H. HoyerDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 177
007-009
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 5
Vote for 1
Chris PalombiRepublican
Steny H. HoyerDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 178
007-010
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 5
Vote for 1
Chris PalombiRepublican
Steny H. HoyerDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 179
007-011
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 5
Vote for 1
Chris PalombiRepublican
Steny H. HoyerDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 180
007-012
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 4
Vote for 1
George E. McDermottRepublican
Anthony G. BrownDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 181
007-013
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 4
Vote for 1
George E. McDermottRepublican
Anthony G. BrownDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 182
007-014
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 5
Vote for 1
Chris PalombiRepublican
Steny H. HoyerDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 183
007-015
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 5
Vote for 1
Chris PalombiRepublican
Steny H. HoyerDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 184
007-016
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 5
Vote for 1
Chris PalombiRepublican
Steny H. HoyerDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 185
007-017
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 4
Vote for 1
George E. McDermottRepublican
Anthony G. BrownDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 186
007-018
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 4
Vote for 1
George E. McDermottRepublican
Anthony G. BrownDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 187
007-019
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 5
Vote for 1
Chris PalombiRepublican
Steny H. HoyerDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 188
007-020
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 4
Vote for 1
George E. McDermottRepublican
Anthony G. BrownDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 189
007-021
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 5
Vote for 1
Chris PalombiRepublican
Steny H. HoyerDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 190
007-022
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 4
Vote for 1
George E. McDermottRepublican
Anthony G. BrownDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 191
007-023
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 4
Vote for 1
George E. McDermottRepublican
Anthony G. BrownDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 192
007-024
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 4
Vote for 1
George E. McDermottRepublican
Anthony G. BrownDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 193
007-025
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 5
Vote for 1
Chris PalombiRepublican
Steny H. HoyerDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 194
007-026
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 5
Vote for 1
Chris PalombiRepublican
Steny H. HoyerDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Official BallotPresidential General ElectionNovember 3, 2020
State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County
BS 195
007-027
Instructions
Making Selections
Fill in the oval to the left ofthe name of your choice.You must blacken the ovalcompletely, and do notmake any marks outside ofthe oval. You do not haveto vote in every race.
Do not cross out or erase,or your vote may not count.If you make a mistake or astray mark, you may ask fora new ballot.
Vote Both Sides
Optional write-in
To add a candidate, fill inthe oval to the left of "orwrite-in" and print the nameclearly on the dotted line.
President and Vice Presidentof the United States
Vote for 1
Donald J. Trumpand
Michael PenceRepublican
Joe Bidenand
Kamala HarrisDemocratic
Jo Jorgensenand
Jeremy Spike CohenLibertarian
Howie Gresham Hawkinsand
Angela WalkerGreen
Jerome M. Segaland
John de GraafBread and Roses
or write-in:
Representative in CongressDistrict 5
Vote for 1
Chris PalombiRepublican
Steny H. HoyerDemocratic
or write-in:
Judge of the Circuit CourtCircuit 5
Vote for up to 4
Pamela Alban
Elizabeth Morris
Rob Thompson
Richard Trunnell
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
or write-in:
Judge, Court of Appeals
Circuit 5
Jonathan Biran
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
Judge, Court of SpecialAppeals At Large
E. Gregory Wells
Vote Yes or NoFor Continuance in Office
Yes
No
End of Ballot
Question 1Constitutional Amendment(Ch. 645 of the 2020 Legislative Session)State Budget Process
The proposed amendment authorizes theGeneral Assembly, in enacting a balancedbudget bill for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscalyear thereafter, to increase, diminish, or additems, provided that the General Assemblymay not exceed the total proposed budget assubmitted by the Governor.
(Amending Article II Section 17 and Article IIISections 14 and 52 of the MarylandConstitution)
For the Constitutional Amendment
Against the Constitutional Amendment
Question 2Commercial Gaming ExpansionReferendum(Ch. 492 of the 2020 Legislative Session)Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sportsand Event Wagering
Do you approve the expansion of commercialgaming in the State of Maryland to authorizesports and events betting for the primarypurpose of raising revenue for education?
For the Referred Law
Against the Referred Law
Question ACharter AmendmentLegislative Branch - Duties of CountyAuditor
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto allow the County Auditor to have access toall records and files pertaining to Countybusiness; to allow the County Auditor toconduct additional financial and performanceaudits or reviews of any office, department, oragency funded in whole or in part by Countyfunds; and to allow the County Auditor toconduct investigations of an act or allegationof fraud, waste, or abuse in the obligation,expenditure, or use of County resources.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question BCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Appointment andConfirmation of Certain Department Heads
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require County Council confirmation of theCounty Executive s appointments of theCounty Attorney, Chief of Police, and FireChief and to allow the County Council, on theaffirmative vote of not less than five members,to prevent removal of a County Attorneyappointed by the County Executive.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question CCharter AmendmentMerit System - Exempt Positions
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto remove the limit of 1500 hours per calendaryear for hourly rate contractual employees inthe exempt service under Section 802(a)(14)of the Charter.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question DCharter AmendmentCentralized Purchasing - CompetitiveBidding
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto permit the County Council to increase theminimum value of purchases and contractsrequiring full competitive bidding to an amountnot less than $25,000 and not greater than$100,000.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question ECharter AmendmentMerit System - Probationary Period -Extension of Probationary Period
To amend Section 806 of the Anne ArundelCounty Charter to modify the probationaryperiod from six months to the time required tocomplete the department s entry-level trainingprogram plus twelve months for entry-levelfull-time classified sworn employees of thePolice Department, Fire Department, Sheriff sOffice, and Department of DetentionFacilities, and to provide that a probationaryperiod does not run while an employee is onpaid or unpaid leave that exceeds 80consecutive hours.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question FCharter AmendmentExecutive Branch - Expanding theLimitation on Term of TemporaryAppointees
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto expand the initial term for an acting ChiefAdministrative Officer or acting head of anyoffice or department from sixty days to onehundred twenty days, and to allow the CountyCouncil to extend that term by up to twoadditional six month periods instead of thecurrent four months.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment
Question GCharter AmendmentAnne Arundel County Human RelationsCommission
To amend the Anne Arundel County Charterto require the Anne Arundel County HumanRelations Commission.
For the Charter Amendment
Against the Charter Amendment