Current with changes from the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 12-102 - Counterpetition for recount(a) An opposing candidate of the petitioner under § 12-101 of this subtitle may file a counterpetition if:(1) the petition filed under § 12-101 of this subtitle did not specify all of the precincts in which the office was on the ballot; and(2) on completion of the recount, the winner of the election is changed.(b) A counterpetition shall be a request for a recount of the votes for the office in the precincts not specified by the petitioner under § 12-101 of this subtitle.(c) The opposing candidate shall file the counterpetition with the board with which the candidate's certificate of candidacy was filed.(d) The petition must be filed within 2 days of the determination under subsection (a)(2) of this section.(e)(1) The State Board shall promptly notify each appropriate local board of a counterpetition that is filed with the State Board.(2) A local board shall promptly notify the State Board of a counterpetition that is filed with the local board.