A nickname, phrase, or name other than a shortened version or commonly used variation of the candidate's given name:

1. A. May not exceed the character length set by the State Administrator; and
2. B. Shall be placed on the ballot in the middle name field.

Authority: Election Law Article, §2-102(b)(4) and Title 5, Subtitle 3, Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date:

Regulations .01—.05 adopted as an emergency provision effective July 2, 2010 (37:16 Md. R. 1059); adopted permanently effective October 18, 2010 (37:21 Md. R. 1439)