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The lieutenant governor is actually quite important in the state government. He goes to all the Senate meetings and if they are tied on a certain matter, his vote counts as the last one.
It depends on the the region in question.
In the United States, for example, the Lieutenant Governor in each state primarily serves as stand-in if the Governor is ever unable to perform his duties. Certain states have more powers assigned to the Lieutenant Governor such as speaker of the house of representatives.
What else can I help you with?
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 serves as second in command to the governor in many states?
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 of Washington?
Brad Owen is the current Lieutenant Governor of Washington State.
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.
Who is the Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts now?
Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts is Tim Murray .
Who is the Lieutenant Governor of Vermont?
The current Lieutenant Governor of New Jersey is Kim Guadagno. Guadagno assumed office as Lieutenant Governor of New Jersey on January 19, 2010.
