Candidate Filing
For individuals interested in running for elected office.
*The deadline to file for candidacy for the 2024 Presidential Primary is February 9, 2024 by 9:00pm.
A Certificate of Candidacy must be completed and filed in-person in our office. Learn more about filing for candidacy by visiting the Maryland State Board of Elections website.
If you are interested in filing for candidacy, you can call our office at 410-396-5574 to schedule an appointment.
2024 Primary Election Candidate Listing |
|---|
| Presidential Primary Candidate Listings |
| Baltimore City Primary Candidate Listings |
Requirements for Filing Candidacy
| Office Sought | Filing Location | Campaign Account Required | Financial Disclosure Required | Filing Fee Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mayor | City | Yes | Yes-City | $150 |
City Comptroller | City | Yes | Yes-City | $150 |
President: City Council | City | Yes | Yes-City | $150 |
City Council | City | Yes | Yes-City | $50-District |
Qualifications for Filing Candidacy
| Office Sought | Age | City Citizen/Resident | District Resident | Term of Office | Additional Qualifications |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mayor | 25 | a resident & qualified voter of Baltimore City for at least 1 year preceding the election | 4 years | ||
City Comptroller | 25 | a resident & qualified voter of Baltimore City for at least 1 year preceding the election | 4 years | ||
President: City Council | 25 | a resident & qualified voter of Baltimore City for at least 1 year preceding the election | 4 years | ||
District Member: City Council | 18 | resident and qualified voter of the district for which you seek office at least 1 year preceding the election | 4 years |