Section 8-401 - Time of special elections. - Maryland Statutes

§ 8-401. Time of special elections.
 

(a)  In general.- A special primary election and a special general election may be held at a time other than the date of a regular primary election and a regular general election: 

(1) to fill a vacancy in the office of Representative in Congress; or 

(2) to fill a vacancy in the county council if the charter of that county provides for special elections. 

(b)  Time of special election.-  

(1) Special elections to fill a vacancy in the office of Representative in Congress shall be held at the time specified in Subtitle 7 of this title. 

(2) Special elections to fill vacancies in a county council shall be held as provided in the county charter. 

(c)  Time of special election - United States Senate.- An election to fill a vacancy in the office of United States Senator shall be held concurrently with a regular election as provided in Subtitle 6 of this title. 
 

[An. Code 1957, art. 33, § 8-401; 2002, ch. 291, §§ 2, 4.]