# Election Law (GEL)

## Title 5. Candidates

### Subtitle 5. Withdrawal of Candidacy After Filing but Before Primary Election

#### Section 5-502

(a) Subject to Sec. 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 Sec. 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.

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