Pennsylvania Governor

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The Pennsylvania Governor is the head of the executive branch of Pennsylvania's government and the commander-in-chief of the state's military forces. The governor has a duty to enforce state laws, and the power to approve or veto bills passed by the Pennsylvania Legislature and to convene the legislature. The governor may grant pardons except in cases of impeachment, but only when recommended by the Board of Pardons.

The current officeholder is Ed Rendell.

Qualifications

  • a citizen of the United States
  • at least 30 years old
  • a resident of Pennsylvania for at least 7 years

Line of succession

If the office of governor becomes vacant through death, resignation, or conviction on impeachment, the lieutenant governor becomes governor for the remainder of the term; if the office is only temporarily vacant due to disability of the governor, the lieutenant governor only acts out the duties of governor. Should both offices be vacant, the president pro tempore of the state senate becomes governor. The position of lieutenant governor was created in the 1874 state constitution; prior to then, the speaker of the senate would act as governor in cases of vacancy.

Contact information

Office of the Governor
225 Main Capitol Building
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17120
Phone:717-787-2500
Fax:717-772-8284

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Portions of this article were adapted from Wikipedia.

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