Governor of Maryland
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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）.
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.
The current governor is Larry Hogan, a Republican who took office on January 21, 2015.
Like most state chief executives in the United States, the governor is elected by the citizens of Maryland to serve a four-year term.
Under the Constitution of Maryland, the governor can run any number of times, but not more than twice in a row.
This makes it possible for a two-term governor to run for the office again after remaining out of office for at least one term.
An eligible candidate for governor must be at least 30 years old, and also a resident of and a registered voter in Maryland for the five years preceding the election.
If a candidate meets this minimum requirement, he or she must file his or her candidacy with the Maryland State Board of Elections, pay a filing fee, file a financial disclosure, and create a legal campaign financial body.
The governor, like all statewide officials in Maryland, is elected in the even-numbered years in which the election for President of the United States does not occur.
As the chief executive of the State of Maryland, the governor heads the executive branch of government, which includes all state executive departments and agencies, as well as advisory boards, commissions, committees, and task forces.
The main constitutional responsibility of the governor of Maryland, and any ...