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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".05" citation="COMAR 33.01.06.05" title_num="33" subtitle_num="01" chapter_num="06" heading="Name Conventions.">
  <text>A nickname, phrase, or name other than a shortened version or commonly used variation of the candidate's given name:</text>
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>May not exceed the character length set by the State Administrator; and</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Shall be placed on the ballot in the middle name field.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>