# Election Law (GEL)

## Title 2. Powers and Duties of the State and Local Boards

### Subtitle 3. Provisions Generally Applicable

#### Section 2-301

(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 Sec. 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.

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