Candidate Resources

Depending on the office you’re running for, there are different requirements and qualifications to file.  To learn more, check out these Maryland State Board of Elections pages: 

 - Candidate Requirements

 - Candidate Qualifications

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Here is some helpful information for when you are ready to file:

 - Read instructions about filing to be a candidate in the 2022 Gubernatorial Election.

 - Click here to learn more about campaign finance.

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All candidates will need to complete a Board of Elections Canidate Information Sheet.

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For Central Committee Races

If you are interested in running for the Central Committee in your district, review this one pager to review how the election work for Central Committee candidates.

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For Federal Offices: 

 - To learn more about filing for Federal Offices through the FEC, click here.

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For additional information, please visit https://mddems.org/candidate-resources/. 

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Important Dates: 

Deadline to file for Candidacy for 2022 elections is April 15, 2022

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The Primary Election is on Tuesday, July 19, 2022.  Early voting will be open from Thursday, July 7 to Thursday, July 14.

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The General Election is on Tuesday, November 8, 2022.  Early voting will be open from Thursday, October 27 to Thursday, November 3.

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Here are the offices that will appear on the ballot in 2022