2013 Maryland Code
ELECTION LAW
§ 5-1203 - Qualifying for general election ballot


MD Elec Law Code § 5-1203 (2013) What's This?

§5-1203.

(a) At each general election, the names of the following nominees shall be submitted to the voters:

(1) each candidate nominated under this title who has satisfied the requirements of this article or other provisions of law, provided the candidate has not:

(i) declined the nomination; or

(ii) died or become disqualified and the provisions of this article do not require that the name of the nominee nonetheless be submitted to the voters;

(2) each nominee who has qualified for a presidential election under Title 8, Subtitle 5 of this article; and

(3) each incumbent judge of the Court of Appeals or the Court of Special Appeals whose name is required to be submitted to the voters for continuance in office under Article IV, § 5A of the Maryland Constitution.

(b) In accordance with Title 9, Subtitle 2 of this article, the State Board shall certify to each local board the name of each nominee who has qualified for the general election ballot as the nominee’s name is to appear on the ballots in that county.

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