Section 9-505 – Timeliness
(a) A vote–by–mail ballot is considered timely and may be counted if the ballot: (1) is returned in person to the office of a local board by the voter or the voter’s duly authorized agent no later than 8 p.m. on the day of a special election; or (2) (i) is received by mail by a local board no […]
Section 9-506 – Canvass of Votes
(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a local board may commence the canvass of vote–by–mail ballots at 2 p.m. on the day of a special election. (b) The State Board may adopt regulations authorizing a local board to commence the canvass of vote–by–mail ballots before the time specified in subsection (a) of this […]
Section 9-507 – Regulations
The State Board may adopt regulations as necessary to implement this subtitle.
Section 9-405 – Completion of Provisional Ballot
Before an individual casts a provisional ballot: (1) the individual shall complete and sign the provisional ballot application prescribed by the State Board; and (2) the election official issuing the ballot shall give the individual written information advising the individual that, and describing how, the individual will be able to ascertain whether the vote was counted and, […]
Section 9-406 – Assistance in Casting Provisional Ballot
(a) A voter who requires assistance in casting a provisional ballot by reason of disability, inability to write, or inability to read the ballot may be assisted by any individual other than: (1) a candidate who is on that ballot; (2) the individual’s employer or an agent of the employer; or (3) an officer or agent of the individual’s […]
Section 9-407 – Instructions; Envelopes
(a) A provisional ballot shall be accompanied by instructions, prescribed by the State Board, for marking and returning the ballot. (b) When voted, a provisional ballot shall be: (1) enclosed in an envelope designated “provisional ballot/return envelope”; or (2) stored in an electronic format, as specified by the State Board.
Section 9-408 – Penalty for Violations
Any person who is convicted of a violation of any of the provisions of this subtitle is subject to a fine of not more than $1,000 or imprisonment for not more than 2 years or both.
Section 9-307 – Use of an Agent in Absentee Ballot Process
(a) A qualified applicant may designate a duly authorized agent to pick up and deliver an absentee ballot under this subtitle. (b) An agent of the voter under this section: (1) must be at least 18 years old; (2) may not be a candidate on that ballot; (3) shall be designated in a writing signed by the voter under penalty […]
Section 9-501 – Voting by Mail
(a) This subtitle applies only to a special election that is not held concurrently with a regularly scheduled primary or general election. (b) Voting by mail may be utilized in a special election in accordance with this subtitle. (c) A special election to fill a vacancy in the Office of Representative in Congress shall be conducted by mail […]
Section 9-308 – Assistance in Marking Ballot
(a) A voter who requires assistance in casting an absentee ballot by reason of disability, inability to write, or inability to read the ballot may be assisted by any individual other than: (1) a candidate who is on that ballot; (2) the voter’s employer or an agent of the employer; or (3) an officer or agent of the voter’s […]