Governor of Maryland
The governor of the State of Maryland is the head of government of Maryland, and is the commander-in-chief of the state's National Guard units. The governor is the highest-ranking official in the state and has a broad range of appointive powers in both the state and local governments, as specified by the Maryland Constitution (1867, and revisions/amendments). Because of the extent of these constitutional powers, the governor of Maryland has been ranked as being among the most powerful governors in the United States.
Governor of the State of Maryland | |
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Great Seal of the State of Maryland | |
Incumbent Wes Moore since January 18, 2023 | |
Government of Maryland | |
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Residence | Government House |
Seat | Annapolis, Maryland |
Term length | Four years, renewable once consecutively |
Constituting instrument | Maryland Constitution of 1776 |
Inaugural holder | Thomas Johnson |
Formation | March 21, 1777 |
Deputy | Lieutenant Governor of Maryland |
Salary | $180,000 (2018) |
Website | governor |
The current governor is Wes Moore, who has been in office since 2023.
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