lieutenant governor
noun
a state officer next in rank to a governor, who takes the governor's place in case of the latter's absence, disability, or death.
lieutenant governorship
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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
Gov. Dan McKee won a tight Democratic primary as he seeks his first full term after rising from the lieutenant governorship to replace former Gov. Gina Raimondo, who left to serve in the Biden administration.
From New York Times ● Sep. 14, 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
