§ 5–1302
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Election Law § 5-1302 (2026)
Title 5. Candidates
Subtitle 13. Late Vacancies Before the General Election
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(a)
A certificate of designation may not be filed later than 10 days before the day of the general election.
(b)
If the name of a nominee who has died, declined the nomination, or been disqualified appears on the ballot and receives a number of votes that would have been sufficient for election if the nominee had not died, declined, or been disqualified for the nomination, the vacancy thereby created shall be:
(1)
deemed to have occurred after the day of the general election; and
(2)
filled in accordance with this article or other provisions of law.