The lieutenant governor typically serves as the second-in-command of a state, stepping in when the governor is unavailable. Their roles often include presiding over the state Senate, casting tie-breaking votes, and overseeing various state agencies or initiatives. Additionally, they may represent the governor at public events and act as a key advisor on policy matters. In some states, the lieutenant governor also plays a significant role in promoting economic development and public engagement.
The current Lieutenant Governor of Alaska is Mead Treadwell. Treadwell assumed office as Lieutenant Governor of Alaska on December 6, 2010.
The current Lieutenant Governor of Hawaii is Brian Schatz(D). Schatz assumed office as the 11th Lieutenant Governor of Hawaii on December 6, 2010.
The current Lieutenant Governor of New Jersey is Kim Guadagno. Guadagno assumed office as Lieutenant Governor of New Jersey on January 19, 2010.
That would be the "Lieutenant Governor".
The current Lieutenant Governor of Ohio is Mary Taylor. Taylor assumed office as Lieutenant Governor of Ohio on January 10, 2011.
lieutenant governor
People do not vote for a Lieutenant Governor. He or she is selected by the candidate running for 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.
Brad Owen is the current Lieutenant Governor of Washington State.
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR JIM CAWLEY was instated as the 32nd Lieutenant Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania on January 18th, 2011.
The lieutenant governor is sometimes referred to as the deputy governor or the vice governor.
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.