Run For Office
Baltimore County has local office contests in the upcoming 2026 Gubernatorial Election. Walk-ins are welcomed, but appointments are preferred.
To file, please contact the Election office by email at electioncandidate@baltimorecountymd.gov or call 410-887-3418. To establish a Candidate Committee, visit the State Board of Elections Candidate Filing page.
To review who has filed for the upcoming election, visit the State Board of Elections.
CANDIDATE FINANCES
For details about fund raising, financial disclosure forms and taxable political funds, call the State Board of Elections at 410-269-2840 or visit the State Board of Elections.
QUALIFICATIONS, FILING FEES AND WHERE TO FILE
QUALIFICATIONS
From Article II, Section 1, 5, Maryland Constitution:
- Registered voter
- Resident of the state five years immediately preceding election
- 30 years of age at the time of the election
- Not have served two immediately preceding elective terms
FILING FEE
$290 each
TERM OF OFFICE
Four years from third Wednesday in January
WHERE TO FILE
QUALIFICATIONS
From Article I, Section 12 Maryland Constitution and Article VI, Section 1 Maryland Constitution:
- Registered voter
FILING FEE
$290
TERM OF OFFICE
Four years
WHERE TO FILE
QUALIFICATIONS
From Article V, Section 4, Maryland Constitution:
- Qualified voter
- Citizen of the state
- Resided and practiced law in the state for 10 years
FILING FEE
$290
TERM OF OFFICE
Four years
WHERE TO FILE
QUALIFICATIONS
From Article I, Section 3, U.S. Constitution:
- Registered voter
- 30 years of age at the time of the election
- Citizen of the United States for nine years
- Inhabitant of the state at the time of the election
FILING FEE
$290
TERM OF OFFICE
Six years from January 3
WHERE TO FILE
QUALIFICATIONS
From Article I, Section 2, U.S. Constitution:
- Registered voter
- 25 years of age at the time of the election
- Citizen of the United States for seven years
- Inhabitant of the state at the time of the election
FILING FEE
$100
TERM OF OFFICE
Two years from January 3
WHERE TO FILE
QUALIFICATIONS
From Article I, Section 12 and Article III Section 9, Maryland Constitution:
- Registered voter
- 25 years of age at time of the election
- Citizen of Maryland, resident at least one year preceding the day of the election
- Resident of legislative district at least six months
FILING FEE
$50
TERM OF OFFICE
Four years from second Wednesday in January
WHERE TO FILE
QUALIFICATIONS
- From Article I, Section 12 and Article III, Section 9, Maryland Constitution:
- Registered voter
- 21 years of age at time of the election
- Citizen of Maryland, resident at least one year preceding day of the election
- Resident of legislative district or sub-district at least six months
FILING FEE
$50
TERM OF OFFICE
Four years from second Wednesday in January
WHERE TO FILE
QUALIFICATIONS
From Article IV, Section 2, Maryland Constitution:
- Qualified voter
- 30 years of age at time of election
- Resident of the state at least five years
- Resident of the judicial circuit for which he or she is seeking election at least six months prior to the election
- Member of Maryland Bar
FILING FEE
- Circuits 1 through 7—$50
- Circuit 8—$300
- Judgeship candidates may cross-file—must pay double filing fees
TERM OF OFFICE
15 years (or until he or she reaches the age of 70)
WHERE TO FILE
QUALIFICATIONS
From Section 402, Baltimore County Charter:
- Registered voter
- 25 years of age at the time of the election
- Resident of the County at least five years preceding his or her next election
FILING FEE
$25
TERM OF OFFICE
Four years
WHERE TO FILE
Baltimore County Board of Elections
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
The candidate must file a Financial Disclosure Statement with the Baltimore County Ethics Commission.
QUALIFICATIONS
From Article II, Baltimore County Charter:
- Registered voter
- 25 years of age at the time of the election
- Resident in councilmanic district seeking election in and two years prior thereto the General Election
FILING FEE
$25
TERM OF OFFICE
Four years
WHERE TO FILE
Baltimore County Board of Elections
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
The candidate must file a Financial Disclosure Statement with the Baltimore County Ethics Commission.
QUALIFICATIONS
From Article IV, Section 25 Maryland Constitution:
- Registered voter
FILING FEE
$25
TERM OF OFFICE
Four years
WHERE TO FILE
Baltimore County Board of Elections
QUALIFICATIONS
From Article IV, Section 25 Maryland Constitution:
- Registered voter
FILING FEE
$25
TERM OF OFFICE
Four years
WHERE TO FILE
Baltimore County Board of Elections
QUALIFICATIONS
From Article IV, Section 44, Maryland Constitution:
- Registered voter
- 25 years of age at the time of the election
- Citizen of the state at least five years preceding the election
- Resident of the subdivision in which he or she is seeking election
FILING FEE
$25
TERM OF OFFICE
Four years
WHERE TO FILE
Baltimore County Board of Elections
QUALIFICATIONS
From Article V, Section 10, Maryland Constitution:
- Registered voter
- Resident of Baltimore County for at least two years prior to the election
- Member of the Maryland Bar
FILING FEE
$25
TERM OF OFFICE
Four years from first Monday in January
WHERE TO FILE
Baltimore County Board of Elections
QUALIFICATIONS
From Article IV, Section 40, Maryland Constitution:
- Registered voter
- Resident of Baltimore County at least 12 months prior to the election
FILING FEE
$25
TERM OF OFFICE
Four years
WHERE TO FILE
Baltimore County Board of Elections
QUALIFICATIONS
- Registered voter
- Resident of the councilmanic or legislative district for which he or she is seeking election
FILING FEE
$10
TERM OF OFFICE
Four years
WHERE TO FILE
Baltimore County Board of Elections
QUALIFICATIONS
- Registered voter
- Resident of the councilmanic district for which he or she is seeking election
FILING FEE
$25
TERM OF OFFICE
Four years
WHERE TO FILE
Baltimore County Board of Elections
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
The candidate must follow instructions and file a Financial Disclosure Statement (Candidates) with the Board of Education's Ethics Review Panel.
FILING AS A PETITION CANDIDATE
Call the Baltimore County Board of Elections at 410-887-5700 or visit the State Board of Elections for qualifications.
FAIR ELECTION PRACTICES
All candidates for office are required to conduct their campaigns in accordance with the fair election practices statute. Summaries of this law, prepared by the Attorney General of Maryland, are available from the State Board of Elections at 410-269-2840 or from the State Board of Elections in Annapolis.
Every candidate, at the time of, or prior to filing candidacy, must file the appointment of a treasurer and the acceptance of such appointment by that treasurer. The Board of Elections has a form, which will be supplied to prospective candidates upon request, for fulfilling this requirement. To file, please email electioncandidate@baltimorecountymd.gov or call 410-887-3418.
No filing of candidacy can be accepted unless it is accompanied by the required appointment of and acceptance by a treasurer or, it has previously been filed by the candidate.