Governor of Maryland
| Governor of the State of Maryland | |
|---|---|
| Government of Maryland | |
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| Status | |
| 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 |
| Succession | Line of succession |
| Deputy | Lieutenant Governor of Maryland |
| Salary | $180,000 (2018) |
| Website | governor |
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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).
The current governor is Wes Moore, who has been in office since 2023.