§ 5–502
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Election Law § 5-502 (2026)
Title 5. Candidates
Subtitle 5. Withdrawal of Candidacy After Filing but Before Primary Election
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(a)
Subject to § 5–402 of this title, an individual who has filed a certificate of candidacy may withdraw the candidacy by filing a certificate of withdrawal on the form prescribed by the State Board within 10 days after the filing date established under § 5–303 of this title.
(b)
An individual who has filed a certificate of candidacy for the special election to fill a vacancy for Representative in Congress may withdraw the certificate on the prescribed form within 2 days after the filing date established in the proclamation issued by the Governor.