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What other office is also held by the lieutenant governor in many states?
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president of the state senate
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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.
Is Florida's governor and lieutenant governor elected together or separately?
No, Florida is one of the 25 states that elect their governor and lieutenant governor on the same ticket. 18 states elect the governor and lieutenant governor separately, and there are other guidelines that apply to different states.
What other offices also held by the lieutenant governor in many states?
president of the state senate
In Illinois who becomes lieutenant governor if the lieutenant governor becomes governor?
SECTION 7. VACANCIES IN OTHER ELECTIVE OFFICES If the Attorney General, Secretary of State, Comptroller or Treasurer fails to qualify or if his office becomes vacant, the Governor shall fill the office by appointment. The appointee shall hold office until the elected officer qualifies or until a successor is elected and qualified as may be provided by law and shall not be subject to removal by the Governor. If the Lieutenant Governor fails to qualify or if his office becomes vacant, it shall remain vacant until the end of the term. (Source: Illinois Constitution.)
If the governor dies who becomes president?
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.
How can a person become a governor?
State governors are elected by direct popular within their states. Most of them hold another state office, such as state senator or lieutenant governor, before they run for governor . Some of them are famous for some other reason or have a famous name. If you have a lot of money, you might be able to win as an independent in a smaller state or else get the nomination of a weaker major party.
What is the job of lieutenant governor?
Their specific duties may vary depending on the state and how the state's constitution is written, Their main responsibility is to step up to the governor's position should the elected governor become incapacitated or die while in office.
How does Maine's government work and is it the same as other states' governments?
Not sure I understand the question correctly, but I will try to answer. The State of Maine has a governor, a state legislature consisting of a House of Representatives and Senate, and a judicial court system of District, Superior, and Supreme Courts. Maine does not have a Lieutenant Governor or Assistant Governor.
Can the president of the United States be the governor?
No. He must resign any other offices before he is sworn in as President. He can run for President while he holds another office.
How long is a turn?
The term of office for a governor is set by each state. Most have four year terms, some coinciding with the Presidential election years. Other states hold elections for governor in non-presidential years.
Who is the lieutenant governor?
What state or province? See related questions.This depends on the state, province, or other region. Please re-ask your question specifying where. Alberta's leiutenant goernor is Norman L. Kwong
What other government office was Ronald Reagan elected to?
California Governor
