Current with changes from the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 9-206 - Arrangement - Format(a) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a heading shall be printed at the top of the ballot and shall contain, in the following order: (1) the words "Official Ballot";(2) the type of election, i.e., regular or special, primary or general, and any other information required to identify the election being held;(3) the date of the election;(4) the words "State of Maryland" and the name of the county;(5) in a primary election, the name of the political party or the words "nonpartisan ballot", as applicable, for which the ballot or a portion of the ballot is to be used; and(6) if more than one ballot style will be used in the county in the election, the ballot style indicator.(b) The provisions of subsection (a) of this section do not apply to a voting machine ballot if the State Board determines there is insufficient space.