Maryland. Lieutenant Governor

The office of Lieutenant Governor was created by the Constitution of 1864 and existed from 1865-1868. It was reestablished in 1970 by a constitutional amendment ratified in 1970 (Chapter 532, Acts of 1970). The lieutenant governor is elected for a four year term by popular vote at the same election in which the governor is elected, and his term begins on the third Wednesday in January following the election. Like the governor, the lieutenant governor must be at least thirty years old and have been a resident and registered voter of the state for five years immediately preceeding the election.

The lieutenant governor performs duties delegated by the governor (Const., art. II, secs. 1, 1A, 2); serves as acting governor when the governor is unable to perform his duties (Const., art. II, secs. 4,5,6); and succeeds to the office of governor in the event of a vacancy.