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MARYLAND's STATE LAWS REGARDING PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS

  • Electoral College Votes Count: 10
  • Alocation Type: winner-takes-all
  • Electors Must Pledge: no

Elector Pledge and Electoral College Votes Allocation​

Maryland is one of the 48 states that have a winner-takes-all rule for the Electoral College. In these States, whichever candidate receives a majority of the popular vote, or a plurality of the popular vote (less than 50 percent but more than any other candidate), takes all of the state’s Electoral votes.Maryland is one of the states that do not require their electors to vote as pledged.

Election Code: Md. Ann. Code Art. 33, §§ 8-503, 8-505

How Does Maryland Select Its Electors?​

  • Each political party shall nominate or provide for the nomination of candidates for presidential elector of the party in accordance with party rules. The names of individuals nominated as candidates for presidential elector by a political party shall be certified to the State Board by the presiding officers of the political party.

When Do The Electors Vote?​

  • The individuals elected to the office of presidential elector shall meet in the State House in the City of Annapolis on the day provided by the Constitution and laws of the United States. The conduct of the meeting shall be consistent with the requirements of federal law.

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