Michigan Lieutenant Governor
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The Michigan Lieutenant Governor is the second-ranking executive officer in the U.S. state of Michigan, behind the governor.
The position of lieutenant governor was established in the first state constitution of 1835. Since 1835 the position has been and continues to be an elective office.
Candidates for lieutenant governor are nominated at their respective political party conventions. The candidate runs as a team with his or her party’s gubernatorial candidate for election to a four-year term of office. In 1993, a constitutional limit of two lifetime terms in the office was enacted.
The current officeholder is John D. Cherry, Jr..
Duties
As defined in the state constitution, the lieutenant governor performs gubernatorial functions in the governor’s absence; presides over the state senate; provides a tie-breaking vote in the senate; serves as a member of the State Administrative Board; and represents the governor and the state at selected local, state, and national meetings. In addition, the governor may delegate additional responsibilities to the lieutenant governor
In the event of a vacancy in the office of governor, the lieutenant governor is first in line to succeed to the position.
Contact information
Lt. Gov. John D. Cherry Jr.
P.O. Box 30013
Lansing, Michigan 48909
Phone:517-373-6800
Fax:517-241-3956
See also
- Michigan Lieutenant Governor John D. Cherry, Jr.
- Michigan Governor
- Michigan Attorney General
- Michigan Secretary of State
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