# Election Law (GEL)

## Title 5. Candidates

### Subtitle 2. Qualifications

#### Section 5-202

A candidate for public or party office must be a registered voter at an address that satisfies any residence requirement for the office that is imposed by law and, in the case of a party office, by party rules.

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