Ch. 222

2003 LAWS OF MARYLAND

(2)     Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, a candidate
shall file a certificate of candidacy in which the candidate lists any given name, an
initial letter of any other given name, and surname.

(3)     A candidate may file a certificate of candidacy in a name different
than that specified under paragraph (2) of this subsection if the candidate files an
affidavit, under penalties of perjury, attesting that the candidate is generally known
by that other name in:

(i) press accounts concerning the candidate, if any; or

(ii) if press accounts do not exist, the candidate's everyday
encounters with members of the community.

(4)     Except for the use of quotation marks to enclose a portion of a name,
the use of symbols, titles, degrees, or other professional designations on a certificate
of candidacy is prohibited.

(d)     A candidate who seeks nomination by petition shall file a certificate of
candidacy as provided in § 5-703 of this title.

(e)     A write-in candidate shall file a certificate of candidacy as provided under
this subtitle.

(f)      (1) (i) On or before August 31 in the year in which a judge of the Court
of Appeals must stand for continuance in office, the Clerk of the Court of Appeals
shall provide written notice to the State Board of the name of the judge that is to be
placed on the ballot at the next succeeding general election together with the
identification of the judicial circuit from which the qualified voters of that circuit may
cast a vote for the judge's continuance in office.

(ii) On or before August 31 in the year in which a judge of the Court
of Special Appeals must stand for continuance in office, the Clerk of the Court of
Special Appeals shall provide written notice to the State Board of the name of the
judge that is to be placed on the ballot at the next succeeding general election
together with:

1.       the identification of the judicial circuit from which the
qualified voters of that circuit may cast a vote for the judge's continuance in office; or

2.       a statement that the voters of the entire State may cast a
vote for the judge's continuance in office.

(2) An incumbent judge of the Court of Appeals or Court of Special
Appeals is not required to file a certificate of candidacy for an election for continuance
in office.

(g)     (1) A candidate for President or Vice President of the United States
nominated by a national party convention is not required to file a certificate of
candidacy under this section.

(2) ON OR BEFORE AUGUST 31 IN THE YEAR IN WHICH THE PRESIDENT
OF THE UNITED STATES IS ELECTED, THE PRESIDING OFFICER OF THE NATIONAL

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