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Campaign finance agencies in Maryland
In Maryland, there is one primary agency involved in statewide campaign finance regulation: the Maryland State Board of Elections.
Authority
The Maryland State Board of Elections is authorized to receive and process required campaign finance reports. At its discretion, the board may audit campaign finance reports and associated accounts. In addition, the board is authorized to levy fines for certain violations of the state's campaign finance laws. These fines cannot exceed $1,000 per violation.[1][2]
Organization
The board of elections comprises five members, all of whom are appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the Maryland State Senate. Three members must belong to the majority political party and two must belong to the minority party.[3]
Electronic reporting system
Maryland hosts an online campaign finance records system. The system can be accessed here. The public may view disclosure reports here.
Contact information
Maryland State Board of Elections
- 151 West St., Suite 200
- Annapolis, MD 21401
- Telephone: 410-269-2840
- Email: info.sbe@maryland.gov
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See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Maryland General Assembly, "Article - Election Law," accessed June 26, 2025
- ↑ Justia, "2024 Maryland Statutes Election Law Title 13 - Campaign Finance Subtitle 6 - Prohibited Acts and Penalties Section 13-604.1 - Civil Penalties; Procedure," accessed June 26, 2025
- ↑ Maryland State Board of Elections, "About SBE," accessed August 10, 2015
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