Candidates for Representative in Congress - Certificate of Candidacy Filing Deadline for the 2026 Election - Alteration
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Summary
The bill moves the date Maryland candidates for the U.S. House of Representatives must file their certificate of candidacy from the last Tuesday in February to 9 p.m. on March 20, 2026. It applies to every candidate running for the statewide congressional election in 2026. The change is labeled an emergency measure to protect public health or safety.
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- Government, Labor, and Elections — Bill HearingGovernment, Labor, and Elections · Feb 11, 2026
History
- Hearing canceled
- Hearing 2/11 at 2:00 p.m.
- Hearing 2/11 at 1:00 p.m.
- First Reading Government, Labor, and Elections
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- Fair · sponsor
- Wells
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