Md. Code, Local Government § 4–211

(a) Casting a vote against the proposed incorporation does not prevent the

voter from voting for a candidate for a municipal office.

(b) The county board of elections shall:

(1) tally the votes cast for candidates to a municipal office; and

(2) certify the results to the county commissioners or county council.

(c) If less than a majority of those who voted on the question voted in favor

of incorporation under the proposed municipal charter, the votes cast for candidates

for a municipal office are void.