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In most states, this is a statewide elected position. But some US states have procedures to replace the lieutenant governor if he dies, resigns, or is incapacitated. States may appoint an interim lieutenant governor, call a special election, or leave the office vacant until the next regular election.
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What is lieutenant governor mean?
It's the second in charge behind the governor of a state. Similar to the President and Vice President.
In a state government who is the second to the governor?
That would be the "Lieutenant Governor".
How is the lieutenant governor of Ohio chosen?
The current Lieutenant Governor of Ohio is Mary Taylor. Taylor assumed office as Lieutenant Governor of Ohio on January 10, 2011.
Who is the vice governor of Florida?
The number two in Florida's Executive branch of government is Lieutenant Governor Jeff Kottkamp and while vice exists in Florida he is not responsible for it or in charge of the regulation of vice within the state.
Who serves as second in command to the governor in many states?
lieutenant governor
The second person in charge in the executive branch of a state government is most often called the?
lieutenant governor
Who votes for the lieutenant governor?
People do not vote for a Lieutenant Governor. He or she is selected by the candidate running for Governor.
Who elects the Lieutenant Governor?
State voters elect the lieutenant governor. In most states, the governor and lieutenant governor are elected together on a single ticket, but other states vote for lieutenant governor separately, meaning he or she may be from a different party than the governor.
Who is the lieutenant governor in Pennsylvania?
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR JIM CAWLEY was instated as the 32nd Lieutenant Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania on January 18th, 2011.
What is another name for lieutenant governor?
The lieutenant governor is sometimes referred to as the deputy governor or the vice governor.
Who takes over after the Governor of Idaho dies while in office?
According to the Idaho Lieutenant Governor's website (refer to the link, below), the Lt. Gov. would take over as Governor in the event that the Governor leaves the State or is incapacitated or worse.
What party is the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario?
The Lieutenant Governor of Ontario is deemed to have no party.
