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Home » US Law » 2022 Maryland Statutes » Election Law » Title 11 - Canvassing » Subtitle 6 - Certification of General Election Results and Issuance of Commissions of Election

Section 11-601 – Governor — Determination and Proclamation of Votes

    (a)    On receipt, in accordance with this subtitle, of the returns of an election for electors to choose a President and Vice President of the United States or of an election to choose a member of Congress, the Governor shall:         (1)    ascertain and enumerate the number of votes cast for each candidate for President and Vice President […]

Section 11-603 – State Board — Certification of Results

    (a)    The State Board shall certify election results in accordance with the provisions of this article and regulations adopted by the State Board.     (b)    The State Board shall:         (1)    promptly deliver under its seal a certified statement notifying:             (i)    each individual who is declared elected;             (ii)    each individual who is continued in office;             (iii)    the Secretary and presiding officer of the […]

Section 11-604 – Member of Congress — Effect of Certification

    A certificate issued by the State Board to the Secretary and presiding officer of the United States Senate or to the Clerk and presiding officer of the House of Representatives of the United States under § 11–603(b)(1)(iii) and (iv) of this subtitle constitutes prima facie evidence of the right of the individual certified to be […]

Section 11-605 – Municipal Referenda — Reporting of Results

    (a)    In a county, municipal corporation, or other political subdivision in which a referendum vote is held on a law, ordinance, or resolution, the executive head of the county, municipal corporation, or other political subdivision promptly shall report the results of the referendum to the clerk of the court for the county.     (b)    As promptly as possible […]