(a) An individual may become a candidate for a public or party office only if: (1) the individual files a certificate of candidacy in accordance with this subtitle; and (2) the individual does not file a certificate of withdrawal under Subtitle 5 of this title. (b) The appropriate board shall determine whether an individual filing a certificate of candidacy […]
(a) A certificate of candidacy shall be filed under oath on the prescribed form. (b) The certificate of candidacy shall be filed with the State Board if the candidacy is for: (1) an office to be voted upon by the voters of the entire State; (2) the General Assembly of Maryland; (3) Representative in Congress; (4) the office of judge of […]
(a) Except as provided in subsections (b), (c), and (d) of this section: (1) in the year in which the Governor is elected, a certificate of candidacy shall be filed not later than 9 p.m. on the last Tuesday in February in the year in which the primary election will be held; and (2) for any other regularly […]
(a) (1) A certificate of candidacy may be filed: (i) in person; or (ii) if authorized by subsection (b) of this section, by certified mail, personal messenger, or other delivery service designated by the filer. (2) A certificate of candidacy may not be filed by facsimile service or other electronic transmission. (b) A certificate of candidacy may be filed as permitted […]
(a) This section applies only to a petition that will affect the right of a candidate to have the candidate’s name appear on the ballot in a primary or general election. (b) A registered voter who is a resident of the district or other geographic area in which a candidate is seeking office may file a petition […]
