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The
Governor
Every
state has an executive branch of government headed by a governor.
The governor is usually the most visible and well-know person in
state government. In most
states a governor must be at least 30 years old, an American citizen,
and a state resident for 5 or more years.
How
does a governor get elected? First,
a person must gain the nomination of a major political party, usually by
winning a nominating election, called a party primary.
In most states the person who wins a plurality vote is elected
governor. A plurality is
the largest number of votes in an election.
How
long does a governor server for? The
term of office for most governors are for 4 years.
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