§ 15–104
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Election Law § 15-104 (2026)
Title 15. Public Financing Act
Subtitle 1
§ 15–104LinkCopy Citation
(a)
Before receiving a private contribution, a gubernatorial ticket shall:
(1)
on or before the deadline to file a certificate of candidacy under § 13–303 of this article, file with the State Board a notice of intent to participate as a publicly financed candidate for both the primary and general elections; and
(2)
establish a campaign finance entity for complying with the requirements of this title.
(b)
(1)
A campaign finance entity established under subsection (a)(2) of this section may accept only:
(i)
a private contribution;
(ii)
an eligible private contribution;
(iii)
a public contribution; and
(iv)
subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, a contribution or loan from a member of a gubernatorial ticket or the spouse of a member of the gubernatorial ticket.
(2)
A member of a gubernatorial ticket or the spouse of a member of a gubernatorial ticket may not make a contribution of or lend a combined total of more than $50,000 to the campaign of the gubernatorial ticket.
(c)
To qualify as an eligible gubernatorial ticket, a gubernatorial ticket shall collect within the qualifying period at least:
(1)
1,500 eligible private contributions; and
(2)
an aggregate total of $120,000.