Yes.
no.
senate
no
senate
Running for state senate is not as important as running for governor, because the governor is head of the state however running for the federal senate is a more important position than being governor.
Vermont State SenateNew York State SenateMaine State SenateNew Hampshire State Senate (overrode governor's veto)New Jersey State Senate (vetoed)California State Senate (vetoed twice)
I think it is the senate
The Lieutenant Governor of Texas.
If both the governor and lieutenant governor are out of state at the same time, the specific procedure for filling the office of governor would depend on the laws and regulations of the particular state. Generally, there are provisions in place that outline the order of succession, which might involve the next in line of succession, such as the president of the state senate or the speaker of the state house.
If there is a vacancy in the Senate the Governor will appoint a temporary senator until the next election.
In a statewide election, which is separate from the Governor election. This means it is possible for the Governor and Lieutenant Governor to be from separate parties, which last happened during George W. Bush's first term.
The Lieutenant Governor of Texas.