Md. Code Regs. 33.09.02.02

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 24, December 2, 2024

Section 33.09.02.02 - Voting Options

A. In General. The voting system shall permit each voter to vote in any election:

(1) For all individuals and offices for which the voter is entitled to vote;

(2) For as many individuals for an office as the voter is entitled to vote for; and

(3) For or against any question on which the voter is entitled to vote.

B. Presidential and Gubernatorial Candidates. The voting system shall permit a voter in a:

(1) Presidential general election, to vote by one operation for electors for a pair of candidates for president and vice-president of the United States; and

(2) Gubernatorial election, to vote by one operation for a pair of candidates for governor and lieutenant-governor of Maryland.

C. Write-In Option (General Elections). The voting system shall:

(1) Provide a method for write-in voting in general elections; and

(2) Report the number of votes cast in each contest in write-in voting positions.

D. Adjustment for Primaries. In a primary election, the voting system shall be capable of adjustment so that a voter is:

(1) Able to vote for candidates seeking nomination by:

(a) The party with which the voter is affiliated, or

(b) A party that otherwise authorizes that voter's participation; and

(2) Precluded from voting for candidates seeking nomination by any other party.

Md. Code Regs. 33.09.02.02

Regulations .02 adopted as an emergency provision effective February 1, 2000 (27:6 Md. R. 636); adopted permanently effective April 17, 2000 (27:7 Md. R. 708)