(a) Two or more candidates who have established separate campaign finance entities may form a slate. (b) After establishing a campaign finance entity in accordance with § 13–202(c) of this subtitle, a candidate may join a slate. (c) (1) To join a slate, a candidate shall file a written notice with the State Board. (2) The notice shall specify: (i) the name of the slate that the candidate has joined; and (ii) the date on which the candidate joined the slate. (d) A candidate may join a slate or continue as a member of a slate only if: (1) the candidate has filed a certificate of candidacy; or (2) (i) the candidate is an incumbent officeholder; and (ii) the deadline for filing a certificate of candidacy for the office the candidate holds has not passed.
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