§ 9–207
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Election Law § 9-207 (2026)
Title 9. Voting
Subtitle 2. Ballots
§ 9–207LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The State Board shall certify and publicly display the content and arrangement of each ballot:
(1)
for a primary election, at least 64 days before the election;
(2)
for a general election, at least 64 days before the election;
(3)
for a special primary election, at least 55 days before the election; and
(4)
for a special general election, not later than a date specified in the Governor’s proclamation.
(b)
The Supreme Court of Maryland, on petition of the State Board, may establish a later date in extraordinary circumstances.
(c)
The State Board shall publicly display the content and arrangement of each certified ballot on its website.
(d)
Except pursuant to a court order under § 9–209 of this subtitle, or as provided in § 9–208 of this subtitle, the content and arrangement of the ballot may not be modified after the second day of the public display.
(e)
Unless a delay is required by court order, the State Board may begin to print the ballots after certification and 3 days of public display and correct any noted errors.
(f)
The certification of a ballot under this section that includes a question may not be construed to be a certification of the ballot language required to be included on the ballot under § 7–103 of this article, including the plain language condensed statement required under § 7–103(b)(4) of this article.