# Election Law (GEL)

## Title 9. Voting

### Subtitle 5. Voting by Mail in Special Elections

#### Section 9-504

(a) A voter may return a vote-by-mail ballot to a local board:

  (1) by mail;

  (2) in person during regular office hours;

  (3) through a ballot drop box; or

  (4) through a duly authorized agent in accordance with subsection (b) of this section.

(b)

  (1) A voter may designate a duly authorized agent in accordance with Sec. 9-307 of this title to return a vote-by-mail ballot to a local board during regular office hours.

  (2) Notwithstanding Sec. 9-307(b)(4)(i) of this title, an agent is required only to:

    (i) witness the voter mark the ballot and place it in an envelope; and

    (ii) return the ballot to a local board.

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