# Election Law (GEL)

## Title 8. Elections

### Subtitle 8. Boards of Education

#### Section 8-803

(a) Before certifying the name of a board of education candidate to appear on the ballot, the local board shall determine whether the candidate qualifies as provided under Title 3 of the Education Article and Title 5 of this article.

(b) Unless Title 3 of the Education Article requires a partisan election, an individual may not qualify as a board of education candidate or nominee by filing a petition or being nominated by a political party.

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