2013 Maryland Code
ELECTION LAW
§ 8-401 - Time of special elections
§8-401.
(a) A special primary election and a special general election may be held at a time other than the date of a regular primary election and a regular general election:
(1) to fill a vacancy in the office of Representative in Congress; or
(2) to fill a vacancy in the county council if the charter of that county provides for special elections.
(b) (1) Special elections to fill a vacancy in the office of Representative in Congress shall be held at the time specified in Subtitle 7 of this title.
(2) Special elections to fill vacancies in a county council shall be held as provided in the county charter.
(c) An election to fill a vacancy in the office of United States Senator shall be held concurrently with a regular election as provided in Subtitle 6 of this title.
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