# Election Law (GEL)

## Title 12. Contested Elections

### Subtitle 3. Contested Election Committee

#### Section 12-301

(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b)

  (1) "Contested election" means an election subject to:

    (i) a recount under Subtitle 1 of this title; or

    (ii) a judicial challenge under Subtitle 2 of this title.

  (2) "Contested election" includes an election that may be subject to a recount under Subtitle 1 of this title, but for which a recount does not occur because neither candidate files a formal recount petition or initiates a judicial action.

(c) "Contested election committee" means an entity formed for the exclusive purpose of receiving donations and making disbursements relating to a contested election.

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