Except as otherwise specifically provided in this title, if either nominee of a Governor and Lieutenant Governor unit dies, declines the nomination, or is disqualified, the remaining nominee shall cease to be a candidate if: a successor nominee is not designated or selected under this subtitle; and the certificate of designation and certificate of candidacy required under this subtitle are not filed in a timely manner. If a successor nominee for Governor or Lieutenant Governor is not designated or selected as required under this subtitle, the name of the remaining nominee may not appear on the ballot. If an individual designated as a successor nominee for an office other than Governor or Lieutenant Governor does not file the certificate of candidacy required under this subtitle or otherwise fails to comply with the requirements of this title, the name of that individual may not appear on the ballot.

An individual selected or designated to fill a vacancy in candidacy or nomination under this title shall: file a certificate of candidacy with the appropriate board in accordance with Subtitle 3 of this title; and unless exempted under this title, pay the filing fee specified under § 5-401 of this title.

At each general election, the names of the following nominees shall be submitted to the voters: each candidate nominated under this title who has satisfied the requirements of this article or other provisions of law, provided the candidate has not: declined the nomination; or died or become disqualified and the provisions of this article do not require that the name of the nominee nonetheless be submitted to the voters; each nominee who has qualified for a presidential election under Title 8, Subtitle 5 of this article; and each incumbent justice of the Supreme Court of Maryland or the Appellate Court of Maryland whose name is required to be submitted to the voters for continuance in office under Article IV, § 5A of the Maryland Constitution. In accordance with Title 9, Subtitle 2 of this article, the State Board shall certify to each local board the name of each nominee who has qualified for the general election ballot as the nominee’s name is to appear on the ballots in that county.