# Election Law (GEL)

## Title 8. Elections

### Subtitle 2. Primary Elections

#### Section 8-203

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, in accordance with Title 9, Subtitle 2 of this article, the State Board shall certify to the local board of a county the names of candidates on the primary election ballots in that county.

(b) This section does not apply to a special primary election for the office of Representative in Congress.

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