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Maryland Election Law Section 5-701
§ 5-701.
  Nominations for public offices that are filled by elections governed by this article shall be made:
    (1)   by party primary, for candidates of a principal political party; or
    (2)   by petition for:
      (i)   candidates of a political party that does not nominate by primary; or
      (ii)   candidates not affiliated with any political party.
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