Md. Code, Election Law § 9-205
This is the official text of Md. Code, Election Law § 9-205, part of Maryland’s Code, Election Law — governs how elections are conducted.
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§9–205.
Official statutory text
Each ballot shall contain:
(1) a heading as provided in § 9-206(a) of this subtitle;
(2) a statement of each question that has met all of the qualifications to appear on the ballot;
(3) the title of each office to be voted on;
(4) the name, as specified in the certificate of candidacy, or as otherwise provided in Title 5 of this article, of each candidate who has been certified by the State Board;
(5) a party designation for certain candidates as provided in this subtitle;
(6) a means by which a voter may cast write-in votes, as provided in this subtitle; and
(7) instructions to voters as provided in this subtitle.
(1) a heading as provided in § 9-206(a) of this subtitle;
(2) a statement of each question that has met all of the qualifications to appear on the ballot;
(3) the title of each office to be voted on;
(4) the name, as specified in the certificate of candidacy, or as otherwise provided in Title 5 of this article, of each candidate who has been certified by the State Board;
(5) a party designation for certain candidates as provided in this subtitle;
(6) a means by which a voter may cast write-in votes, as provided in this subtitle; and
(7) instructions to voters as provided in this subtitle.
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