# COMAR Title 33 — State Board of Elections

## Subtitle 01 — Definitions; General Provisions

### Chapter 06 — Candidate Names

#### Regulation .05 Name Conventions.

*COMAR 33.01.06.05*

A nickname, phrase, or name other than a shortened version or commonly used variation of the candidate's given name:

A. May not exceed the character length set by the State Administrator; and

B. Shall be placed on the ballot in the middle name field.