Maryland HB689 alters the 2026 deadline for filing a certificate of candidacy for Representative in Congress.
Maryland HB689 changes the deadline for filing a certificate of candidacy for the 2026 election for Representative in Congress. Instead of the usual deadline, candidates must file by March 20, 2026. This bill is considered an emergency measure, necessary for the immediate preservation of public health or safety, and requires a three-fifths majority vote in both houses of the General Assembly to pass.
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