Barack Obama was never governor of Illinois. He represented Illinois in the United States Senate.
He was never the governor of Illinois. He was in the Illinois state senate for three terms, and then he became a U.S. senator.
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Roland Burns was appointed by the governor to fill Obama's vacated senate seat.There was considerable controversy about the way the appointment was made and about Burns's credentials.
(They are appointed by the governor and approved by the Senate.)
The Governor appoints someone to fill the vacancy.
Obama was never a governor. He was the junior senator from Illinois.
He is alleged (charged) with illegally trying to sell the appointed senate seat, vacated when Barrack Obama became President, and trying to pocket the money for himself.
The Secretary of State is an appointed position however this appointment is subject to the approval of the Texas Senate.
The Court of Special Appeals judges are appointed by the Governor with the consent of the State Senate for a 10 year term of office.District Court judges for each county and the City of Baltimore are appointed by the Governor and approved by the Senate and each serve 10 year terms in office.The 32 Circuit Court judges are appointed by the Governor or elected by the voters and serve 15 year terms of office.The seven Court of Appeals (Supreme Court) are appointed by the Governor with the consent of the Senate for a 10 year term of office.The United States District Court for the District of Maryland has judges appointed by the US President and approved by the US Senate and serve for life.