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2002 LAWS OF MARYLAND
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Ch. 291
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(b) If the name of a nominee who has died, declined the nomination, or been
disqualified appears on the ballot and receives a number of votes that would have
been sufficient for election if the nominee had not died, declined, or been disqualified
for the nomination, the vacancy thereby created shall be:
(1) Deemed to have occurred after the day of the general election; and
(2) Filled in accordance with this article or other provisions of law.
REVISOR'S NOTE: This section formerly was Art. 33, § 5-1302.
No changes are made.
5- 1303.
(a) (1) If a nominee dies, declines the nomination, or is disqualified after the
primary election but before a certificate of nomination is issued by the appropriate
board with which candidates for that office must file a certificate of candidacy under
§ 5-302 of this title, the canvass and certification of the primary election results shall
proceed as though the candidate had not died, declined the nomination, or been
disqualified.
(2) If, following the canvass and certification, the individual who is
certified as the nominee has died, declined the nomination, or been disqualified, a
successor nominee may be named in the manner provided by law.
(b) (1) If a winning candidate dies, declines the office, or becomes
disqualified after the general election but before the certification of the general
election results, the canvass and certification shall proceed as though the candidate
had not died, declined the office, or been disqualified.
(2) If, following the canvass and certification of the general election
results, the individual who is declared elected has died, declined the office, or been
disqualified, the office shall be declared vacant and filled in the manner provided by
law.
REVISOR'S NOTE: This section formerly was Art. 33, § 5-1303.
No changes are made.
Defined terms: "Campaign finance entity" § 1-101
"Candidate" § 1-101
"Election" § 1-101
"Write-in candidate" § 1-101
Title 6. Petitions.
Subtitle 1. Definitions and General Provisions.
6- 101.
(a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated.
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