§ 5–205
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Election Law § 5-205 (2026)
Title 5. Candidates
Subtitle 2. Qualifications
§ 5–205LinkCopy Citation
(a)
In accordance with Article II of the Maryland Constitution, when a candidate for nomination for Governor files a certificate of candidacy for that office, the candidate shall designate a candidate for Lieutenant Governor.
(b)
The candidates for nomination for Governor and Lieutenant Governor each shall file for nomination and be considered a unit for nomination to the offices of Governor and Lieutenant Governor.
(c)
(1)
The names of the candidates of a unit for Governor and Lieutenant Governor shall be listed jointly on the ballot.
(2)
A vote cast for a candidate for Governor also shall be a vote cast for the candidate for Lieutenant Governor.