Maryland § 8-804
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 8-804, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8-804.
(a) In each year that one or more members of a board of education are to be elected, candidates shall be nominated at the primary election.
(b) (1) If a candidate dies or becomes disqualified before the ballots are printed, or at a time when the ballots can be reprinted, the name of the candidate may not appear on the ballot.
(2) If a candidate dies or becomes disqualified after the ballots are printed and too late for the ballot to be reprinted, any votes cast for that candidate may not be counted.
(c) (1) The candidates, equal in number to twice the number of offices to be filled, who receive the largest number of votes in the primary election shall be the nominated candidates.
(2) If two or more candidates each receive the lowest number of votes necessary to qualify for nomination, creating a tie for the last nomination for the office to be filled, each shall be a nominated candidate.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 8-804
What does Maryland Code § 8-804 cover?
Section 8-804 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.
How do I cite Maryland § 8-804?
A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 8-804" (Maryland). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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How does Maryland § 8-804 apply to my situation?
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