Bill > HB287

This bill modifies Maryland's Election Law to impose new restrictions on holding party and elected public offices simultaneously. Specifically, the bill defines a "party office" as the office of a member of a county central committee of a political party and establishes several key provisions: an individual cannot be a candidate for more than one elected public office, cannot be a candidate for more than one party office, and cannot simultaneously hold a party office and an elected public office. The bill maintains an exception for individuals who hold both an elected public office and a delegate position to a national presidential nominating convention. While political parties may have their own rules about candidacy, this law creates a blanket prohibition on holding both a party office and an elected public office at the same time. The changes to the election law will take effect on October 1, 2025, giving political parties and potential candidates time to adjust to the new restrictions.

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https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0287?ys=2025RS