# COMAR Title 33 — State Board of Elections

## Subtitle 21 — Special Elections by Mail

### Chapter 01 — Definitions; General Provisions

#### Regulation .03 Notice.

*COMAR 33.21.01.03*

A. Required Notice. The local board shall provide notice of the special election by:

  (1) Publishing or disseminating the notice by mass communication no later than 2 calendar weeks before the special election;

  (2) Posting information on the local board’s website and social media outlets; and

  (3) Issuing a media and press release.

B. Additional Notice. The State Administrator may require the local board to provide additional notice if a local board is conducting its first special election by mail.

C. Contents of Notice. The notice shall include information about how a voter can vote by mail and the locations, days, and hours for voting in person.

D. Specimen Ballot. The local board is not required to mail specimen ballots.