Section 5-303 - When filed. - Maryland Statutes

§ 5-303. When filed.
 

(a)  In general.- Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c) of this section, a certificate of candidacy shall be filed not later than 9 p.m. on the Monday that is 10 weeks or 70 days before the day on which the primary election will be held. 

(b)  Special election.- A certificate of candidacy for an office to be filled by a special election under this article shall be received and filed in the office of the appropriate board not later than 5 p.m. on the Monday that is 3 weeks or 21 days prior to the date for the special primary election specified by the Governor in the proclamation for the special primary election. 

(c)  Write-in candidate.- The certificate of candidacy for the election of a write-in candidate shall be filed by the earlier of: 

(1) 7 days after a total expenditure of at least $51 is made to promote the candidacy by a campaign finance entity of the candidate; or 

(2) 5 p.m. on the Wednesday preceding the day of the election for which the certificate is filed. 
 

[An. Code 1957, art. 33, § 5-303; 2002, ch. 291, §§ 2, 4; 2007, ch. 219; 2008, ch. 118.]