Public office

Governor of Maryland

Wes Moore holds this office now.

The statewide elected executive office of Maryland.

Selection:
elected
Term structure:
4 years
Jurisdiction:
Maryland

Current holder

Based on official term dates and the verification notes below.

Wes Moore

In office as of 2026-10-29 → verified through 2026-11-30

Selection: elected

About this office

Main duties
The governor must prepare the state budget, serves as commander in chief, makes appointments with Senate consent where required, and must faithfully execute the laws.
Term length
4 years
Term limit
Two consecutive terms
How the office is filled
Elected statewide
If the office is vacant
The lieutenant governor succeeds; if that office is vacant, the General Assembly elects a governor from eligible nominees.

Sources: Maryland Constitution — executive provisions.

Officeholder history

Term dates and every limitation attached to them.

current

Wes Moore

In office as of 2026-10-29 → end not established

The official sources confirm Wes Moore was in office on October 29, 2026; the date the current service began is not recorded here yet. Re-check after the November 3, 2026 election; several governorships change hands in December and January.

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Sources

Show2 official sources, last checked Oct 29, 2026.

2026 Gubernatorial General Election State Candidates List

Maryland State Board of Elections

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Supports: Maryland 2026 general election Governor and Lieutenant Governor tickets, official candidate names, party labels

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