# Election Law (GEL)

## Title 9. Voting

### Subtitle 2. Ballots

#### Section 9-207

(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 Sec. 9-209 of this subtitle, or as provided in Sec. 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 Sec. 7-103 of this article, including the plain language condensed statement required under Sec. 7-103(b)(4) of this article.

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