§ 12-301
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§12–301.
(a)In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(1)“Contested election” means an election subject to:
(i)a recount under Subtitle 1 of this title; or
(ii)a judicial challenge under Subtitle 2 of this title.
(2)“Contested election” includes an election that may be subject to a recount under Subtitle 1 of this title, but for which a recount does not occur because neither candidate files a formal recount petition or initiates a judicial action.
(c)“Contested election committee” means an entity formed for the exclusive purpose of receiving donations and making disbursements relating to a contested election.