governor's have TWO elections to get elected,primary AND general
On Election Day in November 2002, George Ryan was Governor. Rod "Hairbrush" Blagojevich succeeded him. Gov. Ryan is now residing at Club Fed in Terre Haute, IN. Hairbrush will be joining him soon.
As the first day of the term of a Governor of the State of California begins on the first Monday after January 1 after their election, the end of the term for a sitting Governor of California (that is not serving another term) is the end of the first Sunday after January 1 after the election where a new Governor is chosen. Use the link below to learn more about the office of the Governor of California.
The governor of the state can call for an 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.
Next election is in 2016
()in the US) By popular election.
in 2014
By a statewide election
Rick Scott is the Governor of Florida. Governor Rick Scott is up for re-election on the November, 2014 gubernatorial ballot.
The Governor can appoint someone to take his place until the next Federal election comes about.
A writ of election is a formal written document issued by a state Governor ordering an election to take place.