It depends on the state. Most states have a Lieutenant Governor, who remains prepared to take over as Governor in the event that the Governor cannot or will not complete his/her term, the same way the Vice President remains prepared to take over as President.
The governor of Pennsylvania is elected for 18 years, or until becomes sick of old age and dies. Then a new governor is elected for Pennsylvania.
The Secretary of State assumes the power of the Governor when the current Governor dies, resigns, or leaves office for other reasons. The current Secretary of State in Arizona is Jan Brewer, a Republican. The current Governor of Arizona is Janet Napolitano, a Democrat, who is currently being considered to become part of President-Elect Obama's cabinet.
THe Lieutenant Governor Takes the power if the governor's seat becomes open due to Impeachment, assassination, ect.
The Lieutenant Governor .
The Lt. governor.
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If the governor of Wyoming dies while in office, the lieutenant governor will take their place. The lieutenant governor will stay in office until a new election.
The lieutenant governor
as sapwood dies it becomes all mossy and sticky
The Lt. Governor replaces the Govenor
If he dies in office, then Dick Cheney becomes President.
Then Lieutenant Govermor.