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The Lieutenant Governor performs the same tasks that the Vice President of the United States does, but on the State level.
1. Attends functions not important enough for the Governor to.
2. Visits people to clear things up when it would be risky or impolitic for the Governor to be seen with the person.
3. Attends funerals of opposition party members.
4. Networks for future bid for Governorship.
5. Peddles influence.*
6. Assumes the governorship if the current governor dies or resigns.
*See Discussion page
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What is the Lieutenant Governor of Virginia's annual salary?
The lieutenant governor's position in Virginia is technically a part-time job and, consequently, pays $36,321 per year.
What is the primary job of the lieutenant governor of Texas?
He is the presiding officer of the Texas Senate.
In a state government who is the second to the governor?
That would be the "Lieutenant Governor".
What is the Lieutenant Governors job?
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 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.
What job does Mitch Landrieu do for the state of La.?
mitch landrieu is the lieutenant governor of LA
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.
