Md. Code, Election Law § 8-101
This is the official text of Md. Code, Election Law § 8-101, part of Maryland’s Code, Election Law — governs how elections are conducted.
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§8–101.
Official statutory text
(a) Under the supervision of the State Board, and in accordance with regulations and procedures adopted by the State Board, a local board shall conduct all elections held under this article in the county in which the board is located.
(b) Except where it would be inappropriate, or as otherwise provided in this article, the electoral process for primary elections, general elections, and special elections shall be uniform.
(b) Except where it would be inappropriate, or as otherwise provided in this article, the electoral process for primary elections, general elections, and special elections shall be uniform.
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