lieutenant governorship
- a word derived from lieutenant governor.
Example Sentences
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The lieutenant governorship is one of the most powerful positions in Mississippi government.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 22, 2023
She has held the office since last year, when she rose from the lieutenant governorship after Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo’s resignation.
From New York Times ● Nov. 9, 2022
Fetterman, meanwhile, is a six-foot-nine Pittsburgh Steelers fan who entered politics as the mayor of the industrial town of Braddock, Pennsylvania before capturing the lieutenant governorship of the state in 2019.
From Slate ● Jul. 26, 2022
Ms. Hochul is a Roman Catholic who reportedly came to know Mr. Bernard during her 2018 campaign for the state’s lieutenant governorship.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 27, 2021
Virginia’s lieutenant governorship is a part-time position that pays $36,000 a year and comes with limited powers, but it is highly sought after as a potential path to the Executive Mansion.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 10, 2020
