§ 12–107
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Election Law § 12-107 (2026)
Title 12. Contested Elections
Subtitle 1. Recounts
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(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 is changed;
(ii)
the petitioner has gained a number of votes, for the petitioner’s candidacy or for or against the question that is the subject of the petition, equal to 2% or more of the total votes cast for the office or on the question, in all precincts being recounted; or
(iii)
(1)
the margin of difference in the number of votes received by an apparent winner and the losing candidate with the highest number of votes for an office is 0.25% or less of the total votes cast for those candidates; or
(2)
in the case of a question, the margin of difference between the number of votes cast for and the number cast against the question is 0.25% or less.
(c)
If the petitioner is not liable for the costs of the recount as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a county shall pay the costs of the recount in that county.