Maryland Code, Election Law § 16-1004

(a)(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Attorney General may institute an action in a circuit court of the State for injunctive relief in accordance with the Maryland Rules to prohibit a person from committing an imminent violation or continuing to commit a violation of § 16-201 of this title.

(1) to prevent a violation of § 16-201 of this title from affecting a pending election; and

(2) based on a showing by clear and convincing evidence that a violation of § 16-201 of this title is imminent or is being committed.

(1) have jurisdiction over any proceeding instituted in accordance with this section; and

(2) exercise its jurisdiction without regard to whether a person asserting a right under this section has exhausted any administrative or other remedy available to that person under law.

(f)(1) An appeal of a decision of the circuit court under this section shall be taken directly to the Supreme Court of Maryland within 5 days of the date of the decision.

(2) The Supreme Court of Maryland shall give priority to hear and decide an appeal brought under paragraph (1) of this subsection as expeditiously as the circumstances require.