# Election Law (GEL)

## Title 11. Canvassing

### Subtitle 6. Certification of General Election Results and Issuance of Commissions of Election

#### Section 11-604

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 Sec. 11-603(b)(1)(iii) and (iv) of this subtitle constitutes prima facie evidence of the right of the individual certified to be seated for office in the United States Congress.

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Md. Code Ann., Election Law (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)