Maryland's official website for
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access to election-related data.
State Board of Elections:
  * Robert L. Walker, Chairman    * Bobbie S. Mack, Vice Chairman    * Andrew V. Jezic    * David J. McManus, Jr.    * Charles E. Thomann   

State Administrator of Elections:  * Linda H. Lamone
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Qualifications for Filing Candidacy
Federal Offices
Office Sought Age U.S. Citizen State Citizen/ Resident District Resident Term of Office Additional Qualifications
President            
Vice President            
U.S. Senate 30 9 years     6 years from January 3rd  
U.S. Congress 25 7 years     2 years from January 3rd  

State Offices
Office Sought Age U.S. Citizen State Citizen/ Resident District Resident Term of Office Additional Qualifications
Governor 30   5 years   4 years from 3rd Wed. in January  
Lt. Governor 30   5 years   4 years from 3rd Wed. in January  
Comptroller         4 years from 3rd Wed. in January  
Attorney General     10 years   4 years Practice law in MD for 10 years
State Senate 25   1 year 6 months 4 years from 2nd Wed. in January  
House of Delegates 21   1 year 6 months 4 years from 2nd Wed. in January  
Circuit Court Judge 30   5 years 6 months 15 years or until the age of 70 Member - Maryland Bar

County Offices
Office Sought Age U.S. Citizen State Citizen/ Resident District Resident Term of Office Additional Qualifications
County Executive         4 years As specified in local charter
County Council         4 years As specified in local charter
Co. Commissioners         4 years As specified in public local law
County Treasurer         4 years As specified in public local law
State's Attorney       Subdivision 2 years 4 years Member - Maryland Bar
Clerk of the Courts         4 years  
Register of Wills         4 years  
Orphans Court Judge       Subdivision 1 year 4 years  
Sheriff 25   5 years Reside w/in subdivision 4 years  
Board of Education         Vary Contact specific County

Baltimore City Offices
Office Sought Age U.S. Citizen City Citizen/ Resident District Resident Term of Office Additional Qualifications
Mayor 25   a resident and qualifed voter of Baltimore City for at least 1 year preceding the election   4 years  
City Comptroller 25   a resident and qualified voter of Baltimore City for at least 1 year preceding the election   4 years  
President City Council 25   a resident and qualified voter of Baltimore City for at least 1 year preceding the election   4 years  
Member At Large City Council 21   resident and qualified voter of Baltimore City for 1 year preceding the election   4 years  
District Member City Council 21   resident and qualified voter of the district for which you seek office at least 1 year preceding the election   4 years  

Party Offices
Office Sought Age U.S. Citizen State Citizen/ Resident District Resident Term of Office Additional Qualifications
Central Committee         4 years Specified by the Party's bylaws