Md. Code, Elec. Law § 5-701 : ELECTION LAW — CANDIDATES — NOMINATION —701 - In general TEXT PDF Nominations for public offices that are filled by elections governed by this article shall be made: (1) by party primary, for candidates of a principal political party; (2) by petition, for candidates not affiliated with any political party; or (3) in accordance with the constitution and bylaws of the political party, for candidates of a political party that does not nominate by party primary. Md. Code, EL § 5-701 Amended by 2018 Md. Laws, Ch. 12,Sec. 1, eff. 4/5/2018.