Board of Elections Information

Monthly Board of Elections Meetings

The Frederick County Board of Elections meets at 2:00 PM on the first Wednesday of each month, unless otherwise announced. 

The monthly agenda is posted, when available, on the front page of the Board of Elections Website one week prior to each monthly meeting. Board of Elections meetings are open for public attendance using YouTube. Each month the link is posted on the front page.

Frederick County Board of Elections Members

  • Mary Costello, President (Democrat)
  • Nathaniel C.W. Wilson, Vice-President (Republican)
  • Shirley McDonald, Secretary (Democrat)
  • Ted Neeves, Member (Republican) 
  • Michael Sowell, Member (Democrat)

View the current Board of Elections Bylaws

Assignment of Local Board of Elections’ Duties to Members of the Local Board, the Election Director and Staff


Public Comment Information

Members of the public may address the Board. Pursuant to §3.2B4 of the Board’s bylaws, public participation at a meeting must be in person, pre-scheduled, and pre-approved by the President. To request approval to speak at a board meeting, contact ElectionBoard@FrederickCountyMD.gov no later than 4:00 PM the day before the meeting. 

Please be aware that pursuant to the Maryland Election Law Article § 2-208 concerning open meetings, this meeting will be streamed live on YouTube, recorded, and archived by the Frederick County Board of Elections. This recording may capture your image, voice, and any statements or actions made by you while attending the meeting.  

If you would like to attend the meeting but are unable to do so in-person, you may watch the meeting on our YouTube channel.

Approved Minutes of the Frederick County Board of Elections