# Election Law (GEL)

## Title 9. Voting

### Subtitle 2. Ballots

#### Section 9-201

(a) In any election conducted under this article:

  (1) all voting shall be by ballot; and

  (2) only votes cast on a ballot may be counted.

(b) All ballots shall comply with the provisions of this subtitle.

(c) A ballot may not be used for any purpose not authorized by this article.

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