2004 Presidential General Election
2003-2004 Election Calendar
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| May 2003 | ||
| 02 (Fri.) | Referendum on Acts of the General Assembly | 5:00PM Deadline to request advance determination on the sufficiency of a petition format concerning an Act of the 2003 General Assembly. At least 30 days before the deadline to file the petition. (§ 6-210) |
| 31 (Sat.) | Referendum on Acts of the General Assembly | By midnight Deadline for submission of at least one-third of the referendum petition signatures concerning an Act of the 2003 General Assembly. Petitions are filed with the Secretary of State before the first day of June. (MD Const. Art. XVI, § 3(b)) |
| June 2003 | ||
| 10 (Tue.) | Polling Place Changes | Close of business Deadline to change polling places for the Baltimore City Election. A local board may not create or change a precinct boundary or polling place during the period beginning the Tuesday that is 13 weeks before a Primary Election through the day of the General Election. (§ 2-303(b)) |
| 16 (Mon.) | Party Affiliation | 9:00PM Deadline to change party affiliation before the Baltimore City Primary Election. No change of party affiliation beginning the Monday that is 12 weeks before the Primary Election until voter registration reopens after the Primary. (§ 3-303(b)(1)(i)) |
| 30 (Mon.) | Candidate Filing | 9:00PM Deadline for candidates to file a certificate of candidacy to appear on the Baltimore City Primary Election ballot. Not later than 9:00PM on the Monday that is 10 weeks or 70 days before the day of the Primary Election. (§ 5-303(a)(1)) |
| Referendum on Acts of the General Assembly | By midnight Deadline for submission of the balance of referendum petition signatures concerning Acts of the 2003 General Assembly. Petitions are filed with the Secretary of State by the 30th day of June. (MD Const. Art. XVI, § 3(b)) |
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| Declaration of Intent | 9:00PM Deadline for a candidate who seeks nomination by petition for the Baltimore City General Election to file a declaration of intent to seek nomination. Declaration of intent is filed no later than the date and time specified for filing a certificate of candidacy. (§ 5-703(c)(3)(i)) |
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| July 2003 | ||
| 10 (Thu.) | Candidate Withdrawal | Close of business Certificate of withdrawal must be filed within 10 days after the candidate filing date. 10 days after the filing deadline. (§ 5-502(a)) |
| 15 (Tue.) | Vacancy in Candidacy | Close of business Deadline for a central committee to fill a vacancy in candidacy for an office appearing on the Baltimore City Election ballot. The central committee's certificate of designation and the candidate's certificate of candidacy must be filed by the 5th day after the date on which a candidate may withdraw. (5-901(e)) |
| 21 (Mon.) | Ballot Certification | 5:00PM Deadline for State Board to certify the content and arrangement of the Baltimore City Primary Election Ballot. At least 50 days before the Primary Election. (§ 9-207(a)(1)(ii)) |
| 26 (Sat.) | Ballot Display | Close of business Deadline for the Baltimore City Board of Elections to begin displaying the content and arrangement of all ballots. Within 5 days after certification. (§ 9-207(d)) |
| August 2003 | ||
| 12 (Tue.) | Campaign Finance Report Due | See compliance materials The First Pre-Primary Campaign Finance Report is due on or before the fourth Tuesday immediately preceding the Primary Election . (§ 13-309(a)(1)) |
| 19 (Tue.) | Close of Registration | 9:00PM Deadline to register to vote before the Baltimore City Primary Election. 21st day preceding the election. (§ 3-302 (a)) |
| Polling Place Reassignment | 9:00PM Deadline for elderly or disabled individuals to apply for reassignment to an accessible polling place. No later than the close of voter registration before any election. (§ 10-102(b)(1)) |
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| Registration Lists | Close of business Deadline to make a pre-election request to receive a voter registration list. On or before the registration deadline. (COMAR 33.03.02.05B) |
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| 29 (Fri.) | Campaign Finance Report Due | See compliance materials The Second Pre-Primary Campaign Finance Report is due on or before the second Friday immediately preceding the Primary Election. (§ 13-309(a)(2)) |
| Voting System | Close of business Pre-election voting system test. Test must be conducted at least 10 days before election day. (COMAR 33.10.01.15B) |
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| September 2003 | ||
| 02 (Tue.) | Absentee Ballot Application | 4:30PM or midnight if by FAX Deadline for receipt of absentee ballot application for Baltimore City Primary Election. Tuesday before the election. (COMAR 33.11.02.02D) |
| 03 (Wed.) | Late Absentee Ballot Application | until 8:00PM on 9/9/2003 Period for receipt of late absentee ballot application for Baltimore City Primary Election. Late applications must be filed in person by the applicant or the applicant's agent from the Wednesday before the election through the closing of the polls on election day. (COMAR 33.11.02.04A) |
| 09 (Tue.) | Election Day | 7:00AM to 8:00PM Baltimore City Primary Election. Polls are open continuously from 7:00AM to 8:00PM. Second Tuesday following the first Monday in September in the year following the election of Governor. (§ 8-201(b)) |
| Absentee Ballots - Personal Delivery | 8:00PM Deadline for receipt of Baltimore City Primary Election absentee ballots by personal delivery. An absentee ballot is timely received if it reaches the local board before the polls close on election day, regardless of whether it came by mail or personal delivery. (COMAR 33.11.03.08B(1)) |
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| Voter Registration Application | 8:00PM Extended deadline for receipt of a Voter Registration Application by mail, for voting in the Baltimore City Primary Election. A VRA received by mail after the registration closing deadline is timely if there is a USPS postmark, post mark of another country, or the registrant's affidavit indicating the VRA was mailed before the deadline. (§ 3-302(c) and COMAR 33.05.04.01C,D) |
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| 10 (Wed.) | Absentee Ballots - By Mail from Within the U.S. | 4:00PM Extended deadline for receipt of Baltimore City Primary Election absentee ballots by mail. Post mark must show that the ballot was mailed before election day. In certain cases, when a postmark is unavailable, a voter affidavit will suffice. (COMAR 33.11.03.08B(2)(a)(i)) |
| 11 (Thu.) | Canvass of Absentee Ballots | 10:00AM The board of canvassers conducts the first absentee ballot canvass. Begins at 10:00AM on the Thursday after the election. (COMAR 33.11.04.03) |
| 19 (Fri.) | Verification of Vote Count | Close of business Deadline for Baltimore City Board of Elections to verify Primary Election vote count. Within 10 days after the election, and before certifying results of the election. (§ 11-308(a)) |
| Certified Election Results | Close of business The Baltimore City Board of Canvassers transmits one certified copy of the election results to the Governor, State Board, and clerk of the circuit court. Second Friday after the Primary Election, or if canvass is completed afterward, within 48 hours after completing the canvass. (§ 11-401(c)(1)) |
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| Canvass of Absentee and Provisional Ballots | 10:00AM The board of canvassers conducts the provisional ballot canvass and the final canvass of absentee ballots. Begins at 10:00AM on the second Friday after the election. (COMAR 33.16.04.03A(2), 33.11.04.03A(2)) |
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| Absentee Ballots - By Mail from Outside the U.S. | 10:00AM Extended deadline for receipt of Baltimore City Primary Election absentee ballots by mail. Post mark must show that the ballot was mailed before election day. In certain cases, when a postmark in unavailable, a voter affidavit will suffice. (COMAR 33.11.03.08B(2)(a)(iii)) |
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| 22 (Mon.) | Registration Reopens | Start of business Baltimore City voter registration rolls reopen. First business day following the 11th day after the Primary Election. (§ 3-302 (a)) |
| Declination of Nomination | Close of Business Deadline for a Declination of Nomination to be filed by a candidate before the Baltimore City General Election. Within 2 days after the election results are certified. (§5-801(b)(2)(i)) |
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| December 2003 | ||
| 02 (Tue.) | Polling Place Changes | Close of business Deadline to change polling places for the Presidential Election. A local board may not create or change a precinct boundary or polling place during the period beginning the Tuesday that is 13 weeks before a Primary Election through the day of the General Election.. (§ 2-203(b)) |
| 08 (Mon.) | Party Affiliation | 9:00PM Deadline to change party affiliation before the Presidential Primary Election. No change of party affiliation beginning the Monday that is 12 weeks before the Primary (until the registration rolls reopen after the Primary). (§ 3-303(b)(1)(i)) |
| 12 (Fri.) | Presidential Candidates | 5:00PM Deadline for the Secretary of State to certify Republican Presidential Primary Election candidates to the State Board. Candidates are certified if they are generally advocated or recognized in news media throughout the United States and Maryland. Certification must occur during the period beginning 90 days before the Primary Election and ending 80 days before the Primary Election. (§ 8-502(c)(1)(i)) |
| 22 (Mon.) | Candidate Filing | 9:00PM Deadline for candidates to file a certificate of candidacy to appear on the Presidential Primary ballot for all offices except delegate to the Democratic National Convention and Democratic and Republican Presidential Candidates. Not later than 9:00PM on the Monday that is 10 weeks or 70 days before the day of the Primary Election. (§ 5-303(a)(1)) |
| 23 (Tue.) | Candidate Filing | 5:00PM Deadline for Republican Presidential Primary Election Petition Candidates (presidential candidates not recognized by the Secretary of State) to file candidacy and nominating petitions with the State Board. Petitions containing the signatures of at least 400 registered voters from each congressional district in the State must be filed at least 70 days before the day of the election. (§ 8-502(b)(2) & (d)(2)) |
| 31 (Wed.) | Candidate Withdrawal | 5:00PM Deadline for the withdrawal of candidacy for Presidential Primary Election candidates (except candidates for Democratic Convention Delegate). Certificate of withdrawal must be filed within 10 days after the candidate filing date. (§ 5-502(a)) |
| January 2004 | ||
| 01 (Thu.) | Convention Delegates | 5:00PM Deadline for political parties to certify to the State Board the total number of convention delegates and alternate delegates that will represent the parties at the national conventions. Not later than January 1 in the year of the election. (§ 8-501(b)) |
| 02 (Fri.) | Presidential Candidates | 5:00PM Deadline for the Secretary of State to certify Democratic Presidential Primary Election candidates to the State Board. Candidates are certified if they are generally advocated or recognized in news media throughout the United States and Maryland. Certification must occur on the first business day in the year of the election. (§ 8-502(c)(1)(ii)) |
| 05 (Mon.) | Vacancy in Candidacy | 5:00PM Deadline for a central committee to fill a vacancy in candidacy for an office appearing on the Presidential Primary Election ballot (except Democratic Convention Delegate). The central committee's certificate of designation and the candidate's certificate of candidacy must be filed by the fifth day after the date on which a candidate may withdraw. (§5-901(e)) |
| Replacement Delegate | 5:00PM Deadline for the State Board to receive designation from a Republican Presidential Primary candidate for a replacement delegate to be identified on the ballot as a supporter of that presidential candidate. Designation must be received within 5 days after withdrawal deadline (12/31/2003). (Administrative Policy) |
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| 09 (Fri.) | Candidate Filing | 5:00PM Deadline for candidates for delegate to the Democratic National Convention to file a certificate of candidacy to appear on the Presidential Primary Election ballot. Filing begins January 2, 2004. Filing occurs between 9:00AM on the first regular business day of the year in which the President of the United States is elected and 5:00PM of the day that is 1 week later. (§ 5-303(a)(2)) |
| Candidate Filing | 5:00PM Deadline for Democratic Presidential Primary Election Petition Candidates (presidential candidates not recognized by the Secretary of State) to file candidacy and nominating petitions with the State Board. Petitions containing the signatures of at least 400 registered voters from each congressional district in the State must be filed on the day that is one week after the first business day of the year of the election. (§ 8-502(b)(2) & (d)(1)) |
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| 13 (Tue.) | Withdrawal of Candidacy | 5:00PM Deadline for the withdrawal of candidacy by a candidate for Democratic Convention Delegate. Within 4 days after the filing deadline (filing deadline is 1/9/04). (§ 5-502(b)) |
| 15 (Thu.) | Replacement Delegate | 5:00PM Deadline for the State Board to receive designation from a Democratic Presidential Primary candidate for a replacement delegate to be identified on the ballot as a supporter of that presidential candidate. Designation must be received within 2 days after the withdrawal deadline (1/13/04). (§ 8-501(b)(2)(iii)) |
| 20 (Tue.) | Ballot Certification | 5:00PM Deadline for the State Board to certify the content and arrangement of the Presidential Primary Election Ballot. At least 42 days before the Primary Election. (§ 9-207(a)(1)(i)) |
| 21 (Wed.) | Campaign Finance Report Due | See compliance materials Annual Campaign Finance Report is due on the third Wednesday in January of each year. (§ 13-309(c)) |
| 26 (Mon.) | Ballot Display | Close of Business Deadline for the local boards to begin displaying the content and arrangement of all ballots. Within 5 days after certification. (§ 9-207(d)) |
| February 2004 | ||
| 03 (Tue.) | Campaign Finance Report Due | See compliance material The First Pre-Primary Campaign Finance Report is due on or before the fourth Tuesday immediately preceding the Primary Election . (§ 13-309(a)(1)) |
| 10 (Tue.) | Close of Registration | 9:00PM Deadline to register to vote before the Primary Election. 21st day preceding the Primary Election. (§ 3-302 (a)) |
| Polling Place Reassignment | 9:00PM Deadline for elderly or disabled individuals to apply for reassignment to an accessible polling place. No later than the close of voter registration before any election. (§ 10-102(b)(1)) |
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| Registration Lists | Close of business Deadline to make a pre-election request to receive a voter registration list. On or before the registration deadline. (COMAR 33.03.02.05) |
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| 20 (Fri.) | Campaign Finance Report Due | See compliance material The Second Pre-Primary Campaign Finance Report is due on or before the second Friday immediately preceding the Primary Election. (§ 13-309(a)(2)) |
| Voting System | Close of business Pre-election voting system test. Test must be conducted at least 10 days before election day. (COMAR 33.10.01.15B) |
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| 24 (Tue.) | Absentee Ballot Application | 4:30PM or midnight if by FAX Deadline for receipt of absentee ballot application for the Primary Election. Tuesday before the election. (COMAR 33.11.02.02D) |
| 25 (Wed.) | Late Absentee Ballot Application | until 8:00PM on 3/2/2004 Period for receipt of late absentee ballot applications for the Primary Election. Late applications must be filed in person by the applicant or the applicant's agent from the Wednesday before the election through the closing of the polls on election day. (COMAR 33.11.02.04A) |
| March 2004 | ||
| 02 (Tue.) | Election Day | 7:00AM to 8:00PM Presidential Primary Election. Polls are open continuously from 7:00AM to 8:00PM. In the year in which the President of the United States is elected, the Primary Election is held on the first Tuesday in March. (§ 8-201(a)(2)(ii)) |
| Absentee Ballots - Personal Delivery | 8:00PM Deadline for receipt of absentee ballots by personal delivery. An absentee ballot is timely received if it reaches the local board before the polls close on election day, regardless of whether it came by mail or personal delivery. (COMAR 33.11.03.08(1)) |
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| Voter Registration Application | 8:00PM Extended deadline for receipt of a Voter Registration Application by mail, for voting in the Presidential Primary Election A VRA received by mail after the registration closing deadline is timely if there is a USPS postmark, post mark of another country, or the registrant's affidavit indicating the VRA was mailed before the deadline. (§ 3-302(c) and COMAR 33.05.04.01C,D) |
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| 03 (Wed.) | Absentee Ballots - By Mail from Within the U.S. | 4:00PM Extended deadline for receipt of absentee ballots by mail from within the U.S. The local board must receive the absentee ballot by mail no later than 4:00PM on the Wednesday following the election. Either a postmark or voter's affidavit must indicate that the ballot was marked and mailed before election day. (§ 11-302(c) and COMAR 33.11.03.08B(2)(a)(i)) |
| 04 (Thu.) | Canvass of Absentee Ballots | 10:00AM The board of canvassers conducts the first absentee ballot canvass. Begins at 10:00AM on the Thursday after the election. (COMAR 33.11.04.03) |
| 12 (Fri.) | Absentee Ballots - By Mail from Outside the U.S. | 10:00AM Extended deadline for receipt of absentee ballots by mail from outside the U.S. The local board must receive the absentee ballot by mail no later than 10:00AM on the second Friday following the election. Either a postmark or voter's affidavit must indicate that the ballot was marked and mailed before election day. (§ 11-302(c) and COMAR 33.11.03.08B(2)(a)(iii)) |
| Verification of Vote Count | Close of business Deadline for the local election board to verify the Presidential Primary Election vote count. Within 10 days after the election, and before certifying results of the election. (§ 11-308(a)) |
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| Certified Election Results | Close of business The local board of canvassers transmits one certified copy of the election results to the Governor, State Board, and clerk of the circuit court. Second Friday after the election, or if canvass is completed afterward, within 48 hours after completing the canvass. (§ 11-401(a)&(c)) |
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| Canvass of Absentee and Provisional Ballots | 10:00AM The board of canvassers conducts the provisional ballot canvass and the final canvass of absentee ballots. Begins at 10:00AM on the second Friday after the election. (COMAR 33.16.04.03A(2), 33.11.04.03A(2)) |
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| 15 (Mon.) | Registration Reopens | Start of business Voter registration rolls reopen. First business day following the 11th day after the election. (§ 3-302 (a)) |
| April 2004 | ||
| 06 (Tue.) | Canvass | 5:00PM Canvass of results by the State Board of Canvassers. The State Board of Canvassers must meet within 35 days after the election. (§ 11-503(a)(1)(ii)) |
| 30 (Fri.) | Referendum on Acts of the General Assembly | 5:00PM Deadline to request advance determination on the sufficiency of a petition format concerning an Act of the 2004 General Assembly. At least 30 days before the deadline to file the petition. (§6-210(a)) |
| May 2004 | ||
| 31 (Mon.) | Referendum on Acts of the General Assembly | By midnight Deadline for submission of at least one-third of the referendum petition signatures concerning an Act of the 2004 General Assembly. Petitions are filed with the Secretary of State before the 1st day of June. (MD Const. Art. XVI, § 3(b)) |
| June 2004 | ||
| 30 (Wed.) | Referendum on Acts of the General Assembly | By midnight Deadline for submission of the balance of referendum petition signatures concerning Acts of the 2004 General Assembly. Petitions are filed with the Secretary of State by the 30th day of June. (MD Const. Art. XVI, § 3(b)) |
| July 2004 | ||
| 01 (Thu.) | Declaration of Intent | 5:00PM Deadline for a candidate who seeks nomination by petition for an office to appear on the Presidential Election ballot to file a declaration of intent to seek nomination. In the year in which the President is elected the declaration must be filed by July 1st. (§ 5-703(c)(3)(ii)) |
| 02 (Fri.) | Nominating Petition | 5:00PM Deadline to request advance determination on the sufficiency of a nominating petition format. At least 30 days before the deadline to file the petition. (§ 6-210(a)(1)) |
| New Party Petition | 5:00PM Deadline to request advance determination on the sufficiency of a new party petition format. At least 30 days before the deadline to file the petition. (§ 6-210(a)(1)) |
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| 09 (Fri.) | Charter Amendment Petition | Close of business Deadline to request advance determination on the sufficiency of a charter amendment petition format from the local board. At least 30 days before the deadline to file the petition. (§ 6-210(a)(1)) |
| August 2004 | ||
| 02 (Mon.) | New Party Petition | 5:00PM Deadline for filing a new party petition. First Monday in August - petitions may not be filed from 2/11/2004 through 3/14/2004 and from 8/13/2004 through 11/14/2004. (§ 4-102(c)(2)(i)) |
| Petition Candidate | 5:00PM Deadline for General Election petition candidate to file the certificate of candidacy and nominating petition. First Monday in August. (§ 5-703(d) & (f)) |
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| 09 (Mon.) | Deadline for filing charter related petitions | Close of business Second Monday in August - petitions are filed with the Mayor of Baltimore City or with the president of the county council. (MD Const Art. XI-A, § 5 and § 7-104(b)) |
| Certification of Questions | 5:00PM Deadline for SBE to certify to local boards questions referred to voters of one county, or part of one county, by General Assembly. Second Monday in August. (§ 7-103(c)(2)) |
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| 16 (Mon.) | Certification of Questions | 5:00PM Deadline for Secretary of State to certify to the State Board statewide ballot questions and all questions relating to Acts of the General Assembly petitioned to referendum. Third Monday in August. (§ 7-103(c)(1)) |
| Certification of Questions | Close of business Deadline for County Attorney to certify to the local board each question to be voted on in the county or part of the county. Third Monday in August- does not apply to a statewide question, a question submitted to voters of one county by the General Assembly, or a question relating to an Act of the General Assembly petitioned to referendum. (§ 7-103(c)(3)(i)) |
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| 20 (Fri.) | Petitions | 5:00PM Deadline for local boards to verify and count signatures on a new party or nominating petition. Within 20 days after the petition is filed. (§ 6-210(c)) |
| 23 (Mon.) | Certification of Questions | Close of business If County Attorney defaults, deadline for clerk of the circuit court to certify to a local board any question to be voted on in the county or part of the county. Fourth Monday in August - applies if County Attorney has not timely certified the question. (§ 7-103(c)(3)(ii)) |
| 24 (Tue.) | Certification of Petitions | Close of business Deadline for certification as to the sufficiency of nominating and new party petitions. Within 2 business days after verification and counting is completed, deadline extended if judicial review is pending. (§ 6-210(d)) |
| Declination of Nomination | 5:00PM Deadline for declination of nomination by candidate before the General Election. 70th day preceding the General Election. (§ 5-801(b)(2)(ii)) |
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| 31 (Tue.) | Judicial Review of a Petition | Close of business Deadline to request judicial review of any determination about the sufficiency of a petition to place a candidate or question on the General Election Ballot. 63rd day before the General Election. (§ 6-210(e)(2)) |
| September 2004 | ||
| 08 (Wed.) | Ballot Certification | 5:00PM Deadline for State Board to certify the content and arrangement of the General Election Ballot. At least 55 days before the election. (§ 9-207(a)(2)(i)) |
| 13 (Mon.) | Ballot Display | Close of business Deadline for the local boards to begin displaying the content and arrangement of all ballots. Within 5 days after certification. (§ 9-207(d)) |
| 23 (Thu.) | Vacancy in Nomination | Close of business Deadline for a Central Committees to fill vacancies in nomination caused by resignation or death of candidate. The later of the 40th day before the General Election or the 5th day following the death, declination, or disqualification of the nominee. (§5-1004(b)(1) & (2)) |
| October 2004 | ||
| 01 (Fri.) | Presidential Electors | 5:00PM Deadline to submit presidential electors to the State Board. The State political party of the presidential nominee must submit the names and addresses of nominated presidential electors at least 30 days before the General Election. (§ 8-503(c)(3)) |
| 12 (Tue.) | Close of Registration | 9:00PM Deadline to register to vote before the General Election. 21st day preceding the General Election. (§ 3-302 (a)) |
| Polling Place Reassignment | Close of business Deadline for elderly or disabled individuals to apply for reassignment to an accessible polling place. No later than the close of voter registration for any election. (§ 10-102(b)(1)) |
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| Registration Lists | Close of business Deadline to make a pre-election request to receive a voter registration list. On or before the registration deadline. (COMAR 33.03.02.05B) |
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| 22 (Fri.) | Campaign Finance Report Due | See compliance materials The Pre-General Campaign Finance Report is due on or before the second Friday immediately preceding the General Election. (§ 13-309(a)(2)) |
| Voting System | Close of business Pre-election voting system test. Test must be conducted at least 10 days before election day. (COMAR 33.10.01.15B) |
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| 26 (Tue.) | Absentee Ballot Application | 4:30PM or before midnight if by FAX Deadline for receipt of an absentee ballot application for the General Election. Tuesday before the election. (COMAR 33.11.02.02D) |
| 27 (Wed.) | Candidate Filing | 5:00PM Deadline for filing as a write-in candidate Wednesday preceding the election, or within 7 days after expenditure of $51 to promote candidacy (if earlier). (§ 5-303(c)) |
| Late Absentee Ballot Applications | until 8:00PM on 11/2/04 Period for receipt of late absentee ballot application for the General Election. Late applications must be filed in person by the applicant or the applicant's agent from the Wednesday before the election through the closing of the polls on election day. (COMAR 33.11.02.04A) |
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| November 2004 | ||
| 02 (Tue.) | Election Day | 7:00AM to 8:00PM General Election, Baltimore City and Presidential - Polls are open continuously from 7:00AM to 8:00PM. Tuesday after the first Monday in November. (MD Const. Art. XV, § 7, § 8-301 & 10-301 and § 10-301, 11-202) |
| Voter Registration Application | 8:00PM Extended deadline for receipt of Voter Registration Application by mail, for voting in the General Election. A VRA received by mail after the registration closing deadline is timely if there is a USPS postmark, post mark of another country, or the registrant's affidavit indicating the VRA was mailed before the deadline. (§ 3-302(c) and COMAR 33.05.04.01C,D) |
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| Absentee Ballots - Personal Delivery | 8:00PM Deadline for receipt of absentee ballots by personal delivery. An absentee ballot is timely received if it reaches the local board before the polls close on election day, regardless of whether it came by mail or personal delivery. (COMAR 33.11.03.08B(1)) |
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| 03 (Wed.) | Absentee Ballots - By Mail from Within the U.S. | 4:00PM Extended deadline for receipt of absentee ballots by mail from within the U.S. Postmark must show that the ballot was mailed before election day. In certain cases when a postmark is unavailable, a voter affidavit will suffice. (11-302(c), COMAR 33.11.03.08B(2)(a)(i)) |
| 04 (Thu.) | Canvass of Absentee Ballots | 10:00AM The board of canvassers conducts the first absentee ballot canvass. Begins at 10:00AM on the Thursday after the election. (COMAR 33.11.04.03) |
| 12 (Fri.) | Absentee Ballots - By Mail from Outside the U.S. | 10:00AM Extended deadline for receipt of General Election absentee ballots by mail from outside the U.S. Second Friday after the election. A postmark must show that the ballot was mailed before election day. In certain cases when a postmark is unavailable, a voter affidavit will suffice. (COMAR 33.11.03.08B(2)(a)(iii)) |
| Verification of Vote Count | Close of business Deadline for local boards to verify vote count. Within 10 days after the election, and before certifying the results of the election. (11-308(a)) |
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| Certified Election Results | Close of business The local board of canvassers transmits one certified copy of the election results to the Governor, State Board, and clerk of the circuit court. Second Friday after the election , or if canvass is completed afterward, within 48 hours after completion. (§ 11-401(a) & (c)(1)) |
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| Canvass of Absentee and Provisional Ballots | 10:00AM The board of canvassers conducts the provisional ballot canvass and the final canvass of absentee ballots. Begins at 10:00AM on the second Friday after the election. (COMAR 33.16.04.03A(2), 33.11.04.03A(2)) |
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| 15 (Mon.) | Registration Reopens | 8:00AM Voter registration rolls reopen. First business day following the 11th day after the General Election. (§ 3-302 (a)) |
| Certification of Election Results | State Board convenes to certify state election results. Within 2 days after official results are received from local boards. (§ 11-501(a)(1)) |
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| 23 (Tue.) | Campaign Finance Report Due | See compliance materials Post General Campaign Finance Report is due on or before the third Tuesday after the General Election. (§ 13-309(a)(3)) |
| December 2004 | ||
| 07 (Tue.) | State Board of Canvassers | Deadline for State Board of Canvassers to convene to certify election results. Within 35 days after the General Election. (St. Bd. of Canvassers is made up of the Secretary of State, Comptroller, State Treasurer, Clerk of the Court of Appeals, and the Attorney General.) (§ 11-503, COMAR 33.14.02.10A) |
| 13 (Mon.) | Meeting of Presidential Electors | Held at the State House in Annapolis. First Monday after the second Wednesday in December. (3 U.S.C. § 7) |