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Scott Rasmussen's Number of the Day for October 19, 2023

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By Scott Rasmussen

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October 19, 2023: In 49 states, the state legislature can impeach the governor. The process is typically similar to that used for the impeachment of presidents, in which the lower legislative chamber votes on impeachment and the upper chamber conducts the trial. There are exceptions, however. In Alaska, for example, the upper chamber votes to impeach and the lower chamber functions as trial court. In Missouri, The Missouri Senate selects a panel of seven judges who conduct the trial.

Oregon is the only state where public officers may not be impeached.

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