Md. Code, Election Law § 9–203

Each ballot shall:

(1) be easily understandable by voters;

(2) present all candidates and questions in a fair and nondiscriminatory manner;

(3) permit the voter to easily record a vote on questions and on the voter’s choices among candidates;

(4) protect the secrecy of each voter’s choices; and

(5) facilitate the accurate tabulation of the choices of the voters.