§ 13–209

Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.

Md. Code Ann., Election Law § 13-209 (2026)

Title 13. Campaign Finance

Subtitle 2. Campaign Finance Organization and Activity

(a)

Two or more candidates who have established separate campaign finance entities may form a slate.

(b)

After establishing a campaign finance entity in accordance with § 13–202(c) of this subtitle, a candidate may join a slate.

(c)

(1)

To join a slate, a candidate shall file a written notice with the State Board.

(2)

The notice shall specify:

(i)

the name of the slate that the candidate has joined; and

(ii)

the date on which the candidate joined the slate.

(d)

A candidate may join a slate or continue as a member of a slate only if:

(1)

the candidate has filed a certificate of candidacy; or

(2)

(i)

the candidate is an incumbent officeholder; and

(ii)

the deadline for filing a certificate of candidacy for the office the candidate holds has not passed.