Maryland

§1–101. (a) In this article the following words have the meanings indicated unless a different meani…

§1–201. The intention of this article is that the conduct of elections should inspire public confide…

§1–301. (a) (1) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, in computing the time under th…

§1–302. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the filing of any document specifi…

§1–303. (a) In this section, “voter information material” means: (1) campaign literature that is cam…

§1–303.1. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Baltimore Ci…

§1–303.2. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Correctional…

§1–304. This article does not preempt restrictions on political activities that are: (1) provided in…

§1–305. (a) The State Board or a local board may not consider a change in an administrative policy a…

§2–101. (a) There is a State Board of Elections consisting of five members. (b) The State Board shal…

§2–102. (a) The State Board shall manage and supervise elections in the State and ensure compliance …

§2–103. (a) There is a State Administrator of Elections. (b) The State Administrator shall: (1) be a…

§2–104. (a) In the year preceding each year in which a primary and general election is to be held th…

§2–105. In any judicial proceeding in which a local board is a party, the State Board: (1) immediate…

§2–106. (a) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the State Board and each local board sh…

§2–107. (a) (1) There is a Maryland Election Modernization Fund. (2) The Fund is established as a co…

§2–108. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Appropriate pe…

§2–109. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Appropriate pe…

§2–110. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Election disin…

§2–201. (a) (1) There is a county board of elections in each county of the State. (2) Each local boa…

§2–202. (a) Except for the City of Baltimore, the provisions of this section do not apply to a munic…

§2–203. Each county shall appropriate the funds essential for the operations of its local board to e…

§2–204. (a) Each regular member of a local board shall receive the salary and reimbursement of expen…

§2–205. (a) Each local board may appoint or retain as counsel an individual who is: (1) a registered…

§2–206. Subject to the requirements of this article, regulations adopted by the State Board and the …

§2–207. (a) (1) This section applies to each employee of a local board. (2) This section does not ap…

§2–208. (a) Each local board shall make publicly available on its website each open meeting agenda, …

§2–301. (a) This section applies to: (1) a member of the State Board; (2) a regular or substitute me…

§2–302. (a) (1) The State Board shall be open for business during regular business hours on each Sta…

§2–303. (a) (1) Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection and § 2–303.1 of this subtitle,…

§2–303.1. (a) At least 7 months before each statewide primary election, each local board shall submi…

§2–304. (a) (1) Each local board shall develop a ballot drop box plan that includes the proposed loc…

§2–305. (a) (1) A local board shall ensure the security of ballot drop boxes, including through the …

§3–101. (a) There shall be a statewide voter registration list. (b) The statewide voter registration…

§3–102. (a) (1) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, an individual may become regis…

§3–103. The State Board shall maintain a page on its website that: (1) explains in plain, easily und…

§3–201. (a) An individual may apply to become a registered voter: (1) at a local board office or the…

§3–202. (a) (1) The statewide voter registration application shall: (i) require the signature of the…

§3–202.1. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Common acces…

§3–203. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) (i) “Applicable…

§3–204. (a) (1) The State Board shall designate public agencies and nongovernmental agencies as vote…

§3–204.1. (a) The State Board may operate an online voter registration system that allows an individ…

§3–204.2. (a) The State Board and the Department of Natural Resources shall jointly develop and impl…

§3–205. A voter registration volunteer or any individual assisting another individual to register to…

§3–301. (a) When a voter registration application is received by a local board, the local board shal…

§3–302. (a) (1) Except as provided under §§ 3–305 and 3–306 of this subtitle, registration is closed…

§3–303. (a) Notification of a change of party affiliation or a change to or from a decline may be ma…

§3–304. (a) (1) Notification of a change of address or of a change of name may be made: (i) by infor…

§3–305. (a) During early voting, an individual may appear in person at an early voting center in the…

§3–306. (a) On election day, an individual may appear at a precinct polling place in the individual’…

§3–401. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Universal registr…

§3–402. This subtitle does not apply to a municipal corporation that: (1) does not require voter reg…

§3–403. (a) A voter residing in a municipal corporation is considered to be registered for elections…

§3–501. An election director may remove a voter from the statewide voter registration list only: (1)…

§3–502. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Confirmation n…

§3–503. (a) If a voter fails to respond to a confirmation notice under § 3–502(c) of this subtitle, …

§3–504. (a) (1) (i) Information from the agencies specified in this paragraph shall be reported to t…

§3–505. (a) The State Board shall adopt regulations for the retention and storage of and reasonable …

§3–506. (a) (1) A copy of a list of registered voters shall be provided to a Maryland registered vot…

§3–601.1. (a) In this section, “clerical error” means an inadvertent mistake in a voter registration…

§3–602. (a) Under the procedures established by the State Board, an administrative complaint may be …

§4–101. Except as to a matter of compelling State interest, if any provision of this title relating …

§4–102. (a) Any group of registered voters may form a new political party by: (1) filing with the St…

§4–103. (a) (1) Unless extended pursuant to paragraph (2) of this subsection, a new political party …

§4–201. (a) Each political party shall have a State central committee that: (1) is the governing bod…

§4–202. (a) (1) A principal political party shall elect the members of the county central committee …

§4–203. (a) (1) In Anne Arundel County, the members of the Democratic Party Central Committee for th…

§4–204. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this article, each political party shall adopt and be go…

§4–205. (a) A political party in the State may not incorporate under the general laws of the State p…

§5–101. (a) This subtitle governs the process by which an individual becomes a candidate for a publi…

§5–201. An individual may become a candidate for a public or party office only if the individual sat…

§5–202. A candidate for public or party office must be a registered voter at an address that satisfi…

§5–203. (a) (1) This subsection does not apply to a candidate for: (i) President or Vice President o…

§5–204. (a) An individual simultaneously may not be a candidate for more than one public office. (b)…

§5–205. (a) In accordance with Article II of the Maryland Constitution, when a candidate for nominat…

§5–301. (a) An individual may become a candidate for a public or party office only if: (1) the indiv…

§5–302. (a) A certificate of candidacy shall be filed under oath on the prescribed form. (b) The cer…

§5–303. (a) Except as provided in subsections (b), (c), and (d) of this section: (1) in the year in …

§5–304. (a) (1) A certificate of candidacy may be filed: (i) in person; or (ii) if authorized by sub…

§5–305. (a) This section applies only to a petition that will affect the right of a candidate to hav…

§5–401. (a) (1) This section does not apply to a write–in candidate. (2) Unless exempted under subse…

§5–402. (a) Upon request, a candidate who pays a filing fee is entitled to a return of the filing fe…

§5–403. Filing fees paid by candidates under § 5–401 of this subtitle shall be distributed to the Fa…

§5–501. An individual who has filed a certificate of candidacy may withdraw the candidacy by filing …

§5–502. (a) Subject to § 5–402 of this title, an individual who has filed a certificate of candidacy…

§5–503. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the certificate of withdrawal shal…

§5–504. (a) If a certificate of withdrawal is filed under this subtitle: (1) the certificate of cand…

§5–601. The name of a candidate shall remain on the ballot and be submitted to the voters at a prima…

§5–701. Nominations for public offices that are filled by elections governed by this article shall b…

§5–702. A candidate for public office of a political party shall be nominated in accordance with the…

§5–703. (a) Except for a candidate for a nonpartisan county board of education, this section applies…

§5–703.1. (a) Except for a candidate for a nonpartisan county board of education, this section appli…

§5–704. An individual who seeks election as a write-in candidate shall file a certificate of candida…

§5–705. (a) A certificate of nomination that entitles a candidate for public office to have the cand…

§5–706. (a) This section does not apply to: (1) a candidate selected by a political party to fill a …

§5–801. (a) A nominee may decline the nomination by filing a certificate of declination on the presc…

§5–901. (a) This section does not apply to a vacancy in nomination in the office of a Governor and L…

§5–902. (a) If either of the candidates of a Governor and Lieutenant Governor unit dies, withdraws t…

§5–903. (a) (1) If a candidate for Lieutenant Governor dies, withdraws the candidacy, or becomes dis…

§5–904. (a) This section does not apply if only one Governor and Lieutenant Governor unit files a ce…

§5–905. (a) If only a single Governor and Lieutenant Governor unit files for the nomination of a pol…

§5–1001. (a) When a local board receives a certificate of designation and a certificate of candidacy…

§5–1002. (a) This section applies only to a nominee for statewide office, except for a Governor and …

§5–1003. (a) This section applies to a vacancy in nomination for Representative in Congress, State S…

§5–1004. (a) A vacancy in nomination for an office that is entirely in one county shall be filled by…

§5–1005. (a) This section applies: (1) to the nominees of a Governor and Lieutenant Governor unit; a…

§5–1101. (a) This section applies to petition candidates for the office of Governor and Lieutenant G…

§5–1201. (a) (1) Except as otherwise specifically provided in this title, if either nominee of a Gov…

§5–1202. An individual selected or designated to fill a vacancy in candidacy or nomination under thi…

§5–1203. (a) At each general election, the names of the following nominees shall be submitted to the…

§5–1301. (a) Except for a candidate or nominee to fill a vacancy for the office of Governor or Lieut…

§5–1302. (a) A certificate of designation may not be filed later than 10 days before the day of the …

§5–1303. (a) (1) If a nominee dies, declines the nomination, or is disqualified after the primary el…

§6–101. (a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Affidavit” means a s…

§6–102. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, this title applies to any petition…

§6–103. (a) (1) The State Board shall adopt regulations, consistent with this title, to carry out th…

§6–201. (a) A petition shall contain: (1) an information page; and (2) signature pages containing no…

§6–202. (a) (1) The format of the petition prepared by a sponsor may be submitted to the chief elect…

§6–203. (a) To sign a petition, an individual shall: (1) sign the individual’s name as it appears on…

§6–204. (a) Each signature page shall contain an affidavit made and executed by the individual in wh…

§6–205. (a) (1) Unless otherwise required by the Maryland Constitution, a petition shall be filed, i…

§6–206. (a) Promptly upon the filing of a petition with an election authority, the chief election of…

§6–207. (a) (1) Upon the filing of a petition, and unless it has been declared deficient under § 6-2…

§6–208. (a) At the conclusion of the verification and counting processes, the chief election officia…

§6–209. (a) (1) A person aggrieved by a determination made under § 6–202, § 6–206, or § 6–208(a)(2) …

§6–210. (a) (1) A request for an advance determination under § 6–202 of this subtitle shall be submi…

§6–211. Offenses and penalties relating to the petition process shall be as provided in Title 16 of …

§7–101. This title applies to the following types of ballot questions: (1) a question relating to: (…

§7–102. (a) (1) A question relating to the holding of a constitutional convention qualifies for the …

§7–103. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “County attorne…

§7–104. (a) A petition for the election of a charter board may not be filed unless all of the signat…

§7–105. (a) A local board shall provide notice of each question to be submitted statewide and each q…

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§8–101. (a) Under the supervision of the State Board, and in accordance with regulations and procedu…

§8–102. (a) Except as required under subsection (d) of this section, a local board shall provide not…

§8–103. (a) In the event of a state of emergency, declared by the Governor in accordance with the pr…

§8–201. (a) (1) There shall be a statewide primary election in every even–numbered year. (2) A prima…

§8–202. (a) A principal political party, as determined by the statement of registration issued by th…

§8–203. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, in accordance with Title 9, Subtit…

§8–204. If a candidate qualifies for the primary election ballot in accordance with § 5-601 of this …

§8–205. A voter may not cast a write-in vote in a primary election.

§8–301. (a) (1) There shall be a statewide general election in each even–numbered year. (2) A statew…

§8–401. (a) A special primary election or a special general election may be held at a time other tha…

§8–402. If the State Administrator determines that a conflict exists between a county charter or oth…

§8–501. (a) Delegates and alternate delegates to the national presidential nominating convention of …

§8–502. (a) This section applies to the placement on the ballot in the primary election of the names…

§8–503. IN EFFECT (a) Each political party shall nominate or provide for the nomination of candidate…

§8–504. IN EFFECT (a) (1) At the general election for President and Vice President of the United Sta…

§8–505. IN EFFECT (a) (1) The individuals elected to the office of presidential elector shall meet i…

§8–601. Except for a special election to fill a vacancy, an election for the office of United States…

§8–602. (a) (1) (i) If there is a vacancy in the office of United States Senator, the Governor shall…

§8–701. (a) (1) The population count used after each decennial census for the purpose of creating th…

§8–702. (a) The first congressional district consists of the following counties: (1) Caroline County…

§8–703. (a) The second congressional district consists of the following parts of Baltimore City: (1)…

§8–704. (a) The third congressional district consists of Howard County. (b) The district also includ…

§8–705. (a) The fourth congressional district consists of the following parts of Montgomery County: …

§8–706. (a) The fifth congressional district consists of the following counties: (1) Calvert County;…

§8–707. (a) The sixth congressional district consists of the following counties: (1) Allegany County…

§8–708. (a) The seventh congressional district consists of the following parts of Baltimore City: (1…

§8–709. (a) The eighth congressional district consists of the following parts of Montgomery County: …

§8–710. (a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, if there is a vacancy in the…

§8–711. (a) At least 55 days before the special primary election, the State Board shall certify to t…

§8–801. Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle and in Title 3 of the Education Article, the p…

§8–802. (a) (1) (i) Members of boards of education shall be elected on a nonpartisan basis. (ii) In …

§8–803. (a) Before certifying the name of a board of education candidate to appear on the ballot, th…

§8–804. (a) In each year that one or more members of a board of education are to be elected, candida…

§8–805. (a) (1) If, after the primary election but before the general election, a nominee dies, decl…

§8–806. (a) In a general election for board of education members, a voter may vote for a number of n…

§9–101. (a) The State Board, in consultation with the local boards, shall select and certify a votin…

§9–102. (a) In this section, a “voter–verifiable paper record” includes: (1) a paper ballot prepared…

§9–103. (a) The State Board: (1) may decertify a voting system previously certified if the State Boa…

§9–104. (a) In this section, “bonds” means individual notes, bonds, or other evidences of indebtedne…

§9–105. Acquisition of a voting system shall be by purchase, lease, or rental and shall be exempt fr…

§9–106. (a) Each county shall pay for its share of 50% of the State’s cost of acquiring and operatin…

§9–201. (a) In any election conducted under this article: (1) all voting shall be by ballot; and (2)…

§9–202. (a) The State Board shall certify the content and the arrangement of each ballot to be used …

§9–203. Each ballot shall: (1) be easily understandable by voters; (2) present all candidates and qu…

§9–204. (a) Subject to the other provisions of this subtitle and to different presentations required…

§9–205. Each ballot shall contain: (1) a heading as provided in § 9-206(a) of this subtitle; (2) a s…

§9–206. (a) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a heading shall be printed at th…

§9–207. (a) The State Board shall certify and publicly display the content and arrangement of each b…

§9–208. (a) After the printing of ballots has begun and if an error or a change in circumstances aff…

§9–209. (a) Within 2 days after the content and arrangement of the ballot are certified under § 9–20…

§9–210. (a) The offices to be voted on shall be arranged on the ballot in the following order, as ap…

§9–211. (a) Questions to be voted upon shall be placed on the ballot in the following order: (1) tho…

§9–212. If applicable to the voting system and the requirements of the election, instructions shall …

§9–213. The content of both an absentee ballot and a provisional ballot issued to a voter shall be i…

§9–214. Each local board shall provide specimen ballots, so labeled, for all ballots to be used in e…

§9–215. (a) Each ballot shall be printed: (1) in plain, clear type in black ink; and (2) on material…

§9–216. (a) Consistent with the regulations adopted by the State Board for the voting system or syst…

§9–217. (a) A person may not use, distribute, possess, print, or reproduce a ballot other than as au…

§9–301. (a) This subtitle applies to every election governed by this article. (b) The State Board sh…

§9–302. Each local board shall maintain a full record of absentee voting in the county, including, f…

§9–303. (a) The State Board shall establish guidelines for the administration of absentee voting by …

§9–304. An individual may vote by absentee ballot except to the extent preempted under an applicable…

§9–305. (a) A voter may request an absentee ballot by completing and submitting: (1) the State Board…

§9–306. (a) Promptly after receipt of an application, the election director shall review the applica…

§9–307. (a) A qualified applicant may designate a duly authorized agent to pick up and deliver an ab…

§9–308. (a) A voter who requires assistance in casting an absentee ballot by reason of disability, i…

§9–308.1. (a) In this section: (1) “online ballot marking tool” includes a system that allows a vote…

§9–309. An absentee ballot shall be accompanied by instructions, prescribed by the State Board, for …

§9–310. (a) (1) This subsection applies only to an absentee ballot that is sent by mail. (2) (i) An …

§9–311. (a) (1) The members of a local board shall each be entitled to extra compensation, in additi…

§9–311.1. (a) All voters are eligible for permanent absentee ballot status. (b) To request permanent…

§9–312. Any person who is convicted of a violation of any of the provisions of this subtitle is subj…

§9–401. (a) This subtitle applies to every election governed by this article. (b) The State Board sh…

§9–402. Each local board shall maintain a full record of provisional ballot voting in the county, in…

§9–403. (a) The State Board shall establish guidelines for the administration of provisional ballot …

§9–404. (a) If an individual is eligible under subsection (b) of this section, the individual shall …

§9–405. Before an individual casts a provisional ballot: (1) the individual shall complete and sign …

§9–406. (a) A voter who requires assistance in casting a provisional ballot by reason of disability,…

§9–407. (a) A provisional ballot shall be accompanied by instructions, prescribed by the State Board…

§9–408. Any person who is convicted of a violation of any of the provisions of this subtitle is subj…

§9–501. (a) This subtitle applies only to a special election that is not held concurrently with a re…

§9–502. (a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a local board shall mail by …

§9–503. (a) Each local board shall establish at least one voting center for the use of any eligible …

§9–504. (a) A voter may return a vote–by–mail ballot to a local board: (1) by mail; (2) in person du…

§9–505. (a) A vote–by–mail ballot is considered timely and may be counted if the ballot: (1) is retu…

§9–506. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a local board may commence the can…

§9–507. The State Board may adopt regulations as necessary to implement this subtitle.

§10–101. (a) (1) Each local board shall designate a polling place that meets the requirements of thi…

§10–102. (a) If the polling place assigned to an elderly or disabled voter is not structurally barri…

§10–201. (a) (1) (i) Except as provided in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, each local board sha…

§10–201.1. (a) The State Board shall develop and implement a marketing campaign to recruit individua…

§10–202. (a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, an election judge shall be …

§10–203. (a) The election director, with the approval of the local board, shall appoint the election…

§10–204. (a) (1) Each election judge shall take and subscribe to a written oath prescribed in Articl…

§10–205. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Compensation”…

§10–206. (a) In consultation with the local boards, the State Board shall: (1) develop a program of …

§10–207. (a) A local board shall investigate promptly each complaint it receives regarding the fitne…

§10–301. (a) On an election day, a polling place shall be open from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. (b) A voter …

§10–301.1. (a) Except as provided under Title 9, Subtitle 3 of this article, during any regularly sc…

§10–302. (a) In a timely manner for each election, the local board shall provide for the delivery to…

§10–303. (a) Under the supervision of a chief judge, an election judge shall: (1) carry out the task…

§10–304. (a) (1) A police officer who is on duty at a polling place shall obey the order of an elect…

§10–305. (a) If there is a vacancy in the polling place staff during voting hours: (1) the local boa…

§10–306. (a) (1) The State Board, in consultation with the election directors of the local boards, s…

§10–307. (a) The members of each local board shall be available as needed on an election day. (b) Th…

§10–308. (a) An election judge shall allow the following individuals to have access to the voting ro…

§10–309. (a) In accordance with instructions provided by the election director, an election judge sh…

§10–310. (a) For each individual who seeks to vote, an election judge, in accordance with instructio…

§10–311. (a) (1) The following persons or entities have the right to designate a registered voter as…

§10–312. (a) (1) The right of an individual to vote may be challenged at the polls only on the groun…

§10–313. (a) In any general election or special general election, a voter may write in a name for an…

§10–314. (a) (1) The local board shall provide election judges with detailed procedures for the clos…

§10–315. (a) Every employer in the State shall permit any employee who claims to be a registered vot…

§10–401. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Page” means a st…

§10–402. (a) There is an Election Day Page Program. (b) The purpose of the Program is to: (1) stimul…

§10–403. (a) (1) A local board may participate in the Program. (2) A participating local board shall…

§10–404. (a) To qualify as a page, an individual must: (1) be at least 14 years old; (2) apply to th…

§10–405. (a) Each page shall take and subscribe to a written oath. (b) The signed oath, when returne…

§11–101. (a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Board of canvassers…

§11–201. The State Board shall adopt regulations consistent with the provisions of this title govern…

§11–202. (a) (1) Each qualified voter present at the polls at 8 p.m. on election day shall be allowe…

§11–301. (a) A board of canvassers shall: (1) convene at the designated counting center for that cou…

§11–302. (a) (1) Each local board shall meet at its designated counting center to canvass the absent…

§11–303. (a) Following an election, each local board shall meet at its designated counting center to…

§11–303.1. A ballot properly cast by a voter who dies before the ballot is canvassed shall be counte…

§11–303.2. Subject to § 11–302(d)(3)(ii) of this subtitle, if a local board receives more than one b…

§11–304. (a) A candidate or absentee voter aggrieved by the decision of a local board to reject, or …

§11–305. Any person who asserts that an election official has violated the provisions of this articl…

§11–306. The person designated to maintain custody of the documents and records required under this …

§11–307. (a) If a board of canvassers determines following an election that there appears to be an e…

§11–308. (a) Within 10 days after any election, and before certifying the results of the election, e…

§11–309. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Automated sof…

§11–401. (a) (1) After each election, each board of canvassers shall transmit one certified copy of …

§11–402. (a) Unless otherwise provided by the Maryland Constitution, and subject to subsection (b) o…

§11–403. (a) (1) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, and in accordance with regula…

§11–501. (a) Following each special primary election to fill a vacancy in the office of Representati…

§11–502. (a) The Board of State Canvassers consists of the following members: (1) the Secretary of S…

§11–503. (a) The Board of State Canvassers shall: (1) (i) convene within 30 days after each election…

§11–601. (a) On receipt, in accordance with this subtitle, of the returns of an election for elector…

§11–602. The Governor shall issue a commission to an individual elected to or continued in office on…

§11–603. (a) The State Board shall certify election results in accordance with the provisions of thi…

§11–604. A certificate issued by the State Board to the Secretary and presiding officer of the Unite…

§11–605. (a) In a county, municipal corporation, or other political subdivision in which a referendu…

§12–101. (a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a candidate for public or p…

§12–102. (a) An opposing candidate of the petitioner under § 12-101 of this subtitle may file a coun…

§12–103. (a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a petition for a recount ba…

§12–104. (a) A counterpetition to a question filed under § 12-103 of this subtitle may be filed by a…

§12–105. (a) A petition or counterpetition filed under this subtitle shall be filed with a bond as p…

§12–106. (a) In accordance with regulations adopted by the State Board, the local board shall: (1) c…

§12–107. (a) In this section, “petitioner” includes a counterpetitioner. (b) (1) Except as provided …

§12–108. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Duplicate bal…

§12–201. This subtitle applies to an issue arising in an election conducted under this article.

§12–202. (a) If no other timely and adequate remedy is provided by this article, a registered voter …

§12–203. (a) A proceeding under this subtitle shall be conducted in accordance with the Maryland Rul…

§12–204. (a) The court may provide a remedy as provided in subsection (b) or (c) of this section if …

§12–301. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) (1) “Contested el…

§12–302. (a) This subtitle applies only to a person that accepts public campaign financing under: (1…

§12–303. A person may establish a contested election committee at any time by filing a statement of …

§12–304. (a) A contested election committee shall: (1) deposit all donations received in a designate…

§12–305. (a) (1) A person that accepts public campaign financing under Title 15 of this article may …

§12–306. (a) The treasurer of a contested election committee shall maintain detailed and accurate re…

§12–307. (a) The treasurer of a contested election committee shall file reports with the State Board…

§12–308. (a) A report filed by the treasurer of a contested election committee under this subtitle s…

§12–309. (a) (1) The State Board shall assess late filing fees for failure to properly file a report…

§12–310. (a) (1) If the State Board determines that there has been for more than 30 days a failure t…

§12–311. (a) A candidate whose contested election committee has failed to file a report or pay a lat…

§12–312. (a) The State Board may impose a civil penalty on a contested election committee in accorda…

§12–313. (a) (1) Any part of a public contribution made to a contested election committee that is no…

§13–101. (a) This title applies to each election conducted in accordance with this article. (b) This…

§13–102. Except for a candidate, this title does not prohibit an individual who acts independently o…

§13–103. (a) (1) The State Board shall prepare a summary of the election law that relates to campaig…

§13–104. The State Board may accept an electronic signature for any form, document, report, or affid…

§13–105. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Donation” inc…

§13–106. (a) A person may not use any contributor information from any report or statement required …

§13–201. Unless otherwise provided by law, this subtitle applies to all campaign finance activity as…

§13–202. (a) This section does not apply to a candidate for election to the central committee of a p…

§13–203. Each campaign finance entity shall comply with the reporting requirements of Subtitle 3 of …

§13–207. (a) This section applies to a political committee other than a political club. (b) A politi…

§13–208. (a) This section applies to a political committee other than a political club. (b) A politi…

§13–208.1. (a) Each political party may establish one legislative party caucus committee for each Ho…

§13–209. (a) Two or more candidates who have established separate campaign finance entities may form…

§13–210. (a) In this section, “lobbyist” means a regulated lobbyist as described in the State Govern…

§13–212. An individual may appoint a campaign manager by: (1) completing a form that the State Board…

§13–214. (a) The responsible officers of a campaign finance entity are jointly and severally respons…

§13–215. (a) Each chairman, treasurer, and campaign manager shall be a registered voter of the State…

§13–218. (a) All assets received by or on behalf of a campaign finance entity shall be: (1) delivere…

§13–220. (a) (1) Each campaign finance entity shall designate one or more campaign accounts. (2) Eac…

§13–220.1. (a) Each central committee of a political party or legislative party caucus committee may…

§13–220.2. (a) Each political action committee may establish one compliance account. (b) Disbursemen…

§13–221. (a) (1) The treasurer of a campaign finance entity shall keep a detailed and accurate accou…

§13–222. (a) (1) By the next deadline for filing a campaign finance report after receiving a contrib…

§13–223. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Disbursement”…

§13–225. Except as otherwise provided by law, contributions may be made only in accordance with this…

§13–226. (a) The limits on contributions in this section do not apply to: (1) a contribution to a ba…

§13–227. (a) In this section, a “campaign finance entity” includes a nonfederal out–of–state politic…

§13–228. A political action committee that makes a transfer to the campaign finance entity of a cand…

§13–229. A transfer is not allowed if it is intended to conceal the source of the funds or the inten…

§13–230. (a) A loan to a campaign finance entity is considered a contribution in the amount of the o…

§13–231. (a) (1) Contributions or loans to a campaign finance entity of a candidate from the persona…

§13–232. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a contribution is attributable to…

§13–233. This Part V of this subtitle does not affect the right of an individual to volunteer the in…

§13–234. (a) A contribution of money may be made only by: (1) check; (2) credit card; (3) cash, if t…

§13–235. (a) This section applies to the following officials: (1) the Governor; (2) the Lieutenant G…

§13–236. An entity that at any time during an election cycle derives the majority of its operating f…

§13–236.1. (a) In this section, “foreign principal” has the meaning stated in 22 U.S.C. § 611(b). (b…

§13–237. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Own” has the …

§13–238. (a) (1) A person may not make a monetary contribution using any currency other than United …

§13–239. Except as provided in § 13–240 of this subtitle, if a campaign finance entity receives a co…

§13–239.1. If a campaign finance entity receives a contribution as a result of a violation of § 13–6…

§13–240. (a) This section applies to a spin or chance on a paddle wheel or wheel of fortune or a raf…

§13–241. (a) An employer may establish a program for collecting from employees by means of payroll d…

§13–242. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Affiliated po…

§13–243. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Affiliated po…

§13–244. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Electioneerin…

§13–245. (a) In this section, “walk-around services” means the following activities if performed for…

§13–246. A person who claims that money is due from a campaign finance entity shall present a claim …

§13–247. After all campaign expenditures have been made and before filing a final campaign finance r…

§13–248. If a responsible officer of a campaign finance entity has a compensation agreement with the…

§13–249. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) (i) “Candidate…

§13–250. A campaign finance entity, or a person acting on its behalf, may not make a monetary expend…

§13–301. (a) In this section, “out–of–state political committee” means a nonfederal political commit…

§13–304. (a) (1) From the date of its organization until its termination under the provisions of thi…

§13–305. (a) Instead of filing a report required under § 13–309 of this subtitle, a treasurer may fi…

§13–305.1. A candidate for election to the central committee of a political party who is exempt unde…

§13–306. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) (i) “Donation”…

§13–307. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) (i) “Donation”…

§13–309. (a) Subject to other provisions of this subtitle and except as provided in subsection (d) o…

§13–309.1. (a) In this section, “electioneering communication” has the meaning stated in § 13–307(a)…

§13–309.2. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) (i) “Donatio…

§13–310. (a) This section applies to the campaign finance entity of an individual if the individual …

§13–310.1. (a) Within 1 year after a candidate dies, the candidate’s authorized candidate campaign c…

§13–311. Before a campaign finance entity files a final campaign finance report, the entity shall pa…

§13–312. (a) Campaign finance reports filed under § 13–304 of this subtitle shall cover the followin…

§13–313. (a) The State Board may terminate a campaign finance entity if the State Board determines t…

§13–316. A campaign finance report required by § 13-304 of this subtitle shall be filed with the Sta…

§13–320. The State Board shall prescribe the forms for the campaign finance reports and other docume…

§13–321. (a) (1) In accordance with paragraph (2) of this subsection, the State Board shall notify e…

§13–322. A campaign finance report is timely if: (1) regardless of when it is received, the United S…

§13–323. A board shall provide a receipt for a campaign finance report that is hand-delivered.

§13–324. (a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, campaign finance reports re…

§13–327. (a) A campaign finance entity that fails to file a campaign finance report, an affidavit, o…

§13–328. (a) Within 10 days after the deadline for the filing of any campaign finance report that is…

§13–331. (a) In accordance with subsection (b) of this section, the State Board shall assess late fi…

§13–332. (a) An individual may not become a candidate for any public or party office in this State o…

§13–332.1. (a) A candidate may not be issued a certificate of nomination under § 5–705 of this artic…

§13–333. (a) An individual who, within the meaning of § 13–327 of this subtitle, has failed to file …

§13–334. (a) This section applies to each individual holding public office in this State who is subj…

§13–335. (a) (1) If the State Board determines that there has been, for more than 30 days, a failure…

§13–336. Subject to § 13–337 of this subtitle, the provisions of this part and Part VI of this subti…

§13–337. (a) A sanction may not be imposed for failure to file a campaign finance report or to pay a…

§13–340. Fees for late filing of campaign finance reports, affidavits, or amended campaign finance r…

§13–341. (a) (1) Each board shall receive and preserve all campaign finance reports that are require…

§13–401. (a) (1) Except as otherwise provided in this section, each item of campaign material shall …

§13–401.1. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Bot” means …

§13–402. (a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, a person publishing a newspaper or periodica…

§13–403. (a) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, each campaign finance entity, each per…

§13–404. (a) In this section, “electronic media” means any electronic medium, except television or r…

§13–405. (a) (1) A person who directly or indirectly requests placement of a qualifying paid digital…

§13–405.1. (a) (1) The State Administrator may investigate a potential violation of § 13–401 or § 13…

§13–405.2. (a) In this section, “electioneering communication” has the meaning stated in § 13–307(a)…

§13–406. (a) In this Part II of this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “…

§13–407. Part II of this subtitle does not restrict the use by the General Assembly of any funds app…

§13–408. (a) Publication expenses may not be paid from public funds. (b) Publication expenses: (1) m…

§13–501. As to contributions to the Prince George’s County Executive, a member of the Prince George’…

§13–502. As to contributions to the Montgomery County Executive, a member of the County Council of M…

§13–503. As to contributions to the Howard County Executive, a member of the County Council of Howar…

§13–504. As to contributions to the County Executive of Frederick County or to a member of the Frede…

§13–504.1. As to contributions to the County Executive of Anne Arundel County or to a member of the …

§13–505. (a) In this section, “contested election committee” means a contested election committee es…

§13–601. (a) A person may not willfully make a false, fraudulent, or misleading statement or entry i…

§13–602. (a) (1) A person may not directly or indirectly give, offer, or promise money, aid, a gift,…

§13–603. Except as otherwise expressly provided in this subtitle, a person who knowingly and willful…

§13–604. (a) (1) A person who violates a provision of this title without knowing that the act is ill…

§13–604.1. (a) In this section, “person” includes a political committee. (b) The State Board may imp…

§13–604.2. (a) A candidate for election to the central committee of a political party shall pay a ci…

§13–604.3. (a) The State Administrator or the State Administrator’s designee may investigate a poten…

§13–605. (a) The Secretary of State may seek an immediate injunction against any violation of this t…

§14–101. (a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Applicable contribu…

§14–102. For purposes of this title, words and phrases defined under § 1-101 of this article shall b…

§14–103. A contribution to a campaign finance entity of a candidate shall be deemed to be a contribu…

§14–103.1. (a) A person shall file a registration statement with the State Board within 15 business …

§14–104. (a) A person doing public business shall file a statement with the State Board as provided …

§14–105. (a) Except as provided in subsection (f) of this section, an applicable contribution made b…

§14–106. If a contract involves consideration to be paid over multiple reporting periods, the total …

§14–107. (a) (1) A governmental entity that has awarded a person a contract that causes the person t…

§14–108. (a) (1) A person who violates a provision of this title without knowing that the act is ill…

§14–109. (a) A person who knowingly and willfully violates this title is guilty of a misdemeanor and…

§14–110. (a) The State Board may impose a civil penalty in accordance with this section for the foll…

§14–111. This title shall be liberally construed to require full disclosure.

§14–112. The State Board may adopt regulations to implement this title.

§15.5–101. (a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Designated langua…

§15.5–102. (a) There is a Language Assistance Program. (b) A local board shall participate in the Pr…

§15.5–103. (a) Each local board that is required to participate in the Program shall, with oversight…

§15.5–104. The State Board shall adopt regulations to carry out this title.

§15–101. The General Assembly recognizes that our system of representative government depends in par…

§15–102. (a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Comptroller” means …

§15–103. (a) There is a Fair Campaign Financing Fund. (b) The Comptroller shall administer the Fund …

§15–104. (a) Before receiving a private contribution, a gubernatorial ticket shall: (1) on or before…

§15–105. (a) For principal political party candidates, the qualifying period is from the first day o…

§15–106. (a) After filing a notice of intent to qualify for a public contribution under this title, …

§15–107. (a) (1) In accordance with subsection (c) of this section and regulations adopted by the St…

§15–108. (a) A gubernatorial ticket may withdraw from participation as a publicly funded candidate a…

§15–109. (a) A public contribution may be spent only: (1) in accordance with § 13–218 of this articl…

§15–110. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, any balance in the Fund after a g…

§15–111. (a) (1) Subject to § 15–103 of this title, the State Board shall administer this title. (2)…

§15–112. A person who violates this title is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to…

§15–113. (a) In this section, “person” includes a political committee. (b) (1) This subsection appli…

§15–114. This title is the Public Financing Act.

§16–101. (a) A person may not willfully and knowingly: (1) impersonate a voter or other person in or…

§16–201. (a) In this section, “influence” includes the use of pressure, deception, trickery, or dire…

§16–202. (a) A person who has been convicted of a felony and is currently serving a court–ordered se…

§16–203. (a) A person may not willfully disobey the lawful command of an election official at a poll…

§16–204. (a) A person may not hinder or impede the conduct of official electoral activities by: (1) …

§16–205. (a) (1) A person may not interfere with an election official in the performance of the offi…

§16–206. (a) A person may not: (1) place any distinguishing mark on the person’s own or another pers…

§16–207. (a) In this section, “alcoholic beverages” has the meaning provided in § 1–101 of the Alcoh…

§16–301. (a) An election official or an official of a political party may not willfully neglect offi…

§16–302. (a) A person may not fraudulently tamper with election records of any kind, whether on pape…

§16–303. (a) An election judge, while performing official duties at a polling place, may not willful…

§16–304. (a) In a polling place on election day, an election judge may not willfully and knowingly: …

§16–401. (a) A person may not willfully and knowingly: (1) give, transfer, promise, or offer anythin…

§16–501. (a) A person may not willfully and falsely take an oath or affirmation prescribed: (1) by t…

§16–601. (a) An election judge or other election official may not willfully and knowingly: (1) make,…

§16–701. (a) A person with custody of election records may not willfully and knowingly: (1) destroy,…

§16–801. (a) A person may not willfully: (1) conceal, damage, or destroy voting equipment used or in…

§16–802. (a) A person may not willfully and knowingly: (1) tamper with, damage, or attempt to damage…

§16–803. (a) A person may not remove, deface, or destroy equipment or supplies placed in a polling p…

§16–804. (a) When an electronic voting system is used, a person may not willfully and knowingly: (1)…

§16–901. (a) A person may not falsely or fraudulently: (1) make, deface, or destroy a certificate of…

§16–902. (a) A person may not make a bet or wager on the outcome of an election held under this arti…

§16–903. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a person may not attire or equip …

§16–904. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) (i) “Election …

§16–1001. (a) A person convicted of a misdemeanor under this article for which no penalty is specifi…

§16–1002. A person who violates § 16–201(b)(6) or (7) or § 16–903 of this title without knowing that…

§16–1003. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a fine imposed for a criminal violation of thi…

§16–1004. (a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Attorney General may i…