President of the Maryland Senate

The President of the Maryland Senate is elected by a majority of the state senators.^[1] The incumbent is Bill Ferguson who has held the role since January 8, 2020.

StyleThe Honorable (diplomatic)
Mr. President (within the assembly)

InauguralholderDaniel of St. Thomas Jenifer
1777

FormationMaryland State Constitution

SuccessionSecond

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President of the Maryland Senate
Seal of Maryland
Incumbent Bill Ferguson since January 8, 2020
Style	The Honorable (diplomatic) Mr. President (within the assembly)
Inaugural holder	Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer 1777
Formation	Maryland State Constitution
Succession	Second
Website	Maryland General Assembly

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The Maryland Constitution of 1864 created the new position of Lieutenant Governor of Maryland, elected by the voters of the state.^[2] That officer served as president of the Senate and would assume the office of governor if the incumbent should die, resign, be removed, or be disqualified.^[2] Christopher Christian Cox was the first and only lieutenant governor to preside over the Senate in that capacity;^[3] the position was abolished in the state's 1867 Constitution, which remains in effect as amended.^[2] When the lieutenant governorship was re-established by a constitutional amendment in 1970, it did not include the Senate presidency.^[2]