Become a Candidate
This information is for individuals interested in running for elected office in the 2026 Gubernatorial Election.
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Step 1 - Authorized Candidate Campaign Committee
Before filing a Certificate of Candidacy, each candidate for a non-party office must establish an authorized candidate campaign committee by filing a Statement of Organization. There is no fee for filing this form and it can be submitted electronically, at the Maryland Campaign Reporting Information System (MDCRIS).
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Step 2 - Financial Disclosure Statement
State Ethics Disclosure- file electronically before your appointment for the following offices: States Attorney, Clerk of the Circuit Court, Register of Wills, Sheriff.
https://ethics.maryland.gov/employeeoffcials/financial-disclosure/County Disclosure- email statement to Gina Scerbo before your appointment for the following offices: County Executive, County Council.
https://www.aacounty.org/ethics-commission/employeesofficials/financial-disclosureJudicial Disclosure- email statement to Debra Kaminski before your appointment for Judge of the Orphan's Court.
Maryland Judiciary Financial Disclosure Statement 2025
Maryland Judiciary Financial Disclosure Statement Instructions 2025 -
Step 3 – Schedule Your Appointment
Available appointment times will be displayed on the Online Appointment Scheduler.
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Step 4 – Bring The Following to your Appointment
Candidate Information Sheet - Can be completed prior to/or in person at the time of filing.
Filing Fee - A $25.00 filing fee must be paid at the time of filing the Certificate of Candidacy. $10 filing fee for Central Committees. Cash or Check, made out to Anne Arundel County. Note: Personal or Campaign committee checks are acceptable - No Credit Card payments.