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Minnesota

Angry Dragon

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Reply to question everything (Original post)

Wed Jan 25, 2017, 04:50 PM

Jan 2017

Each state has some constitutionally prescribed method for filling vacancies in the office of governor. In the 45 states with a lieutenant governor, that individual is the first in the line of succession. Whether additional offices in the line of succession are named in the constitution or by statute varies among states.

Among those states where no such title as lieutenant governor exists, the primary successor to the governor varies. Officers first in line to succeed the governor in case of a vacancy are:

The president of the state senate in two states (Maine and New Hampshire)
The secretary of state in three other states (Arizona, Oregon and Wyoming).

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If Dayton decides to step down, will Lt. Gov Tina Smith take his place [View all] question everything Jan 2017 OP

According to today's paper he plans to complete his term. The Velveteen Ocelot Jan 2017 #1

Thanks. I don't know what will happen if we have special elections now.. (nt) question everything Jan 2017 #2

found this for you Angry Dragon Jan 2017 #3