Md. Code Regs. 33.08.04.07

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 22, November 1, 2024

Section 33.08.04.07 - Write-In Votes

A. In General.

(1) The report of votes cast from the certified voting system shall indicate the number of marks in write-in positions for each contest.

(2) The local board shall manually tally and record all votes cast for write-in candidates.

B. Requisites for Validity. A write-in vote is not valid and may not be counted unless the write-in vote meets the requirements of COMAR 33.08.02.03B.

C. Reporting. The reporting of write-in votes as part of the official returns shall be as the State Board requires.

Md. Code Regs. 33.08.04.07

Regulations .07 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2000 (27:6 Md. R. 636); adopted permanently effective July 10, 2000 (27:13 Md. R. 1213); amended effective 43:4 Md. R. 335, eff.2/29/2016