# Election Law (GEL)

## Title 5. Candidates

### Subtitle 12. Miscellaneous Provisions

#### Section 5-1202

An individual selected or designated to fill a vacancy in candidacy or nomination under this title shall:

(1) file a certificate of candidacy with the appropriate board in accordance with Subtitle 3 of this title; and

(2) unless exempted under this title, pay the filing fee specified under Sec. 5-401 of this title.

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