Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 7 - Nomination
Section 5-701 - In General

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.