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Maryland Code, Election Law § 12-301

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b)(1) “Contested election” means an election subject to:

(i) a recount under Subtitle 1 of this title; or

(ii) a judicial challenge under Subtitle 2 of this title.

(2) “Contested election” includes an election that may be subject to a recount under Subtitle 1 of this title, but for which a recount does not occur because neither candidate files a formal recount petition or initiates a judicial action.

(c) “Contested election committee” means an entity formed for the exclusive purpose of receiving donations and making disbursements relating to a contested election.

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