Municipalities - Election Dates - Reporting Requirements

HB 357 requires Maryland municipalities to report all regular and special election dates to the State Board of Elections (6 months before regular elections, within 5 business days for special elections). It mandates that the State Board, local election boards, and municipalities must prominently display upcoming election dates on their websites, including municipality name, date, and election type. The bill also adds requirements for municipalities to submit detailed election results (by voting method and candidate party affiliation, where applicable) to the State Board within 30 days of certification. These provisions aim to centralize and standardize election date and results information for public access.