South Carolina Lieutenant Governor

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The South Carolina Lieutenant Governor is South Carolina's second highest Constitutional Officer. Under the State Constitution, the lieutenant governor serves as the president of the Senate and assumes the position of governor if for any reason the governor is unable to perform the duties of that office. As president of the senate, the lieutenant governor is the presiding officer and is often called upon to make significant rulings which affect the outcome of senate votes and debates.

The current officeholder is André Bauer.

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State House, 1st Floor
P.O. Box 142
Columbia, South Carolina 29202
Phone:803-734-2080
Fax:803-734-2082
E-mail: ltgov@scsenate.org

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