Election Law - Party and Elected Public Offices - Prohibition

HB 287 prohibits individuals from simultaneously holding a party office (such as a county central committee position) and an elected public office (like mayor or council member) in Maryland. It amends Section 5-204 of the Election Law to remove previous allowances, making this dual holding explicitly forbidden. The bill directly affects political party officials and elected local government officials who might seek or hold both roles. It takes effect October 1, 2025, and does not include exceptions for national convention delegates.