Maryland § 3-2A-03
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 3-2A-03, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3-2A-03.
(a) At the general election for the elected members of the county board, the ballot shall provide the voters of a councilmanic district with the choice to cast a vote “For” a candidate for election from that district only.
(b) After the election results are certified, the State Board of Elections shall declare for each district whether a candidate has been elected.
(c) In any election, if no candidate files a certificate of candidacy for the office or if no individual otherwise qualifies to have the individual’s name placed on the ballot, the County Council of Anne Arundel County shall appoint a qualified individual to fill that vacancy no later than 30 days after the general election.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 3-2A-03
What does Maryland Code § 3-2A-03 cover?
Section 3-2A-03 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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