Multiple people have expressed a desire to learn of the Primary Candidate to Write-In process. I answer that call with a detailed instruction set.
These instructions are strictly for those who ran in the primary race and want to continue on as a write-In Candidate
You’ve already filed all of your paperwork once since you ran in the primary. You only need to do a few things now as a write-in.
Complete both of these forms (even if you’ve done it before):
- Certificate of Candidacy – Write In Candidate General Election:
https://elections.maryland.gov/pdf/Cert_Cand_WRITEIN.pdf - Candidate Information Sheet
https://elections.maryland.gov/forms/documents/candidateinfosheet.pdf
File both forms at the Baltimore County Board of Elections
Baltimore County Board of Elections
11112 Gilroy Rd, Hunt Valley, MD 21031
> Must be filed by 5:00pm on the 7th day preceding the start of early voting of the general election.
Better sooner than later – you never know what hiccup might mess things up.
That’s it! Call the local board of elections for any more questions: (410) 887-5700
More Helpful Tips
• You’ll need to follow these instructions for obtaining your votes!
https://elections.maryland.gov/candidacy/documents/Write_In_Candidate_Information_2016_final.pdf
There are also other important rules in the link above.
• More Write-In Tips for Voters
https://www.elections.maryland.gov/candidacy/documents/Writein_packet.pdf
• All Candidacy Forms:
https://elections.maryland.gov/forms/petitions.html#candidacy
• Maryland Election Law section §5–706 forbids anyone who did not obtain the nomination of their party during the primary to run as a petition candidate, only a write in.
• You do not have to pay the filing fee a second time!
This list has been compiled, because the information is scattered about on the Baltimore County website.
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I am not an employee of Baltimore County and the advice here is expressed solely for your convenience with no guarantees. The above instructions and about a half hour at the Election Board were all I needed for Write-In candidacy completion. For complete assurance on the latest Baltimore County election policy, call (410) 887-5700.