Section 12-104 – Recount on Question — Counterpetition
(a) A counterpetition to a question filed under § 12-103 of this subtitle may be filed by a voter eligible to vote for that question, if: (1) the petition filed under § 12-103 of this subtitle did not specify all of the precincts in which the question was on the ballot; and (2) on completion of the recount, […]
Section 12-105 – Bond
(a) A petition or counterpetition filed under this subtitle shall be filed with a bond as provided under subsection (b) of this section. (b) (1) If a recount is being conducted in only one county, a judge of the circuit court of the county shall determine and set the bond to be filed by the petitioner or counterpetitioner […]
Section 12-106 – Duties of the State Board and Local Boards
(a) In accordance with regulations adopted by the State Board, the local board shall: (1) conduct the recount and certify the official result of the election or question which is the subject of the recount; and (2) ensure the public’s ability to be present while the recount is conducted. (b) The State Board shall monitor and support the work […]
Section 12-107 – Costs
(a) In this section, “petitioner” includes a counterpetitioner. (b) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, each petitioner shall pay the cost of a recount requested under this subtitle and the petitioner’s bond is liable for the cost. (2) The petitioner is not liable for the costs of the recount if: (i) the outcome of the election […]
Section 12-101 – Petition for Recount
(a) A candidate for public or party office who has been defeated based on the certified results of any election conducted under this article may petition for a recount of the votes cast for the office sought. (b) The petition shall specify that the recount be conducted: (1) in all of the precincts in which the office was […]
Section 12-102 – Counterpetition for Recount
(a) An opposing candidate of the petitioner under § 12-101 of this subtitle may file a counterpetition if: (1) the petition filed under § 12-101 of this subtitle did not specify all of the precincts in which the office was on the ballot; and (2) on completion of the recount, the winner of the election is changed. (b) A […]
Section 12-103 – Recount on Question — Petition
(a) A petition for a recount based on the certified results of a question on the ballot in an election conducted under this article may be filed by a registered voter eligible to vote for that question. (b) The petition shall specify that the recount be conducted: (1) in all of the precincts in which the question was […]