Signed into LawFiled Jan 19, 2026
Sponsor: Palakovich Carr
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Approved by the Governor - Chapter 471
May 12, 2026
Summary
The bill obligates every Maryland municipality to send upcoming regular and special election dates to the State Board of Elections and to list those dates on their own websites. It also requires the State Board, local election boards, and municipalities to display this information publicly, and to submit detailed election results within 30 days of certification. The goal is to improve transparency and public access to municipal election information.
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