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Governor in Maryland
- Election date
- November 3, 2026
- Filing deadline
- February 25, 2025 - August 3, 2026
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Governor
About this position
The Governor is the chief executive officer of a state and is responsible for implementing state laws and overseeing the operation of the state executive branch. The Governor oversees legislative proposals and vetoes, executive budgets, and implements executive orders.
Position Details
Employment Type
Full Time
Salary
$180,000/year
Partisan Type
partisan
Election Frequency
Every 4 years
Eligibility Requirements
A person to be eligible for the office of Governor or Lieutenant Governor must have attained the age of thirty years, and must have been a resident and registered voter of the State for five years next immediately preceding his election.
Filing Requirements
Filing fee is $290; signature requirement of 10,000 for unaffiliated candidates only
Paperwork Instructions
Submit paperwork to the Secretary of State's Office office.
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