§ 2–301
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Election Law § 2-301 (2026)
Title 2. Powers and Duties of the State and Local Boards
Subtitle 3. Provisions Generally Applicable
§ 2–301LinkCopy Citation
(a)
This section applies to:
(1)
a member of the State Board;
(2)
a regular or substitute member of a local board;
(3)
the State Administrator;
(4)
an employee of the State Board or of a local board, including the election director of a board;
(5)
counsel appointed under § 2–205 of this title; and
(6)
an election judge.
(b)
(1)
An individual subject to this section may not, while holding the position:
(i)
hold or be a candidate for any elective public or political party office or any other office created under the Constitution or laws of this State;
(ii)
use the individual’s official authority for the purpose of influencing or affecting the result of an election; or
(iii)
except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, as to any candidate or any matter that is subject to an election under this article:
(1)
be a campaign manager;
(2)
be a treasurer or subtreasurer for a campaign finance entity; or
(3)
take any other active part in political management or a political campaign.
(2)
Notwithstanding paragraph (1)(iii) of this subsection, an election judge may engage in the activities of a political campaign, except:
(i)
while performing official duties on election day; and
(ii)
by serving as a campaign manager for a candidate or as the treasurer for a campaign finance entity.