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lieutenant governor

(US, government) The next-in-line to the chief executive of a primary political division of the United States of America, such as a state, second to the governor.

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#1·Apr 27, 2026

(US, government) The next-in-line to the chief executive of a primary political division of the United States of America, such as a state, second to the governor.

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#2·Apr 27, 2026

(Canada, government) The representative of the Crown in the provincial legislatures of Canada.

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#3·Apr 27, 2026

(government) The state representative of, or second-in-command of a governor, or Crown, who usually acts as the nominal chief executive officer of the realm.

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  • “If you live in Georgia, be sure to check out and support Nabilah Parkes nabilahparkes.com for Lieutenant Governor!”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “Jon Husted is doing an incredible job as Senator for the Great State of Ohio! He served as your Lieutenant Governor for seven years prior to becoming a very distinguished and well respected Senator.Jon is a wonderful man, has ALWAYS delivered for Ohio, and will continue doing so”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “Ballots are here and so is our chance to elect Working Families champions to statewide office! Michael Tubbs and Jane Kim have a track record of fighting & WINNING for working families. Now's the time to elect them as our next Lieutenant Governor and Insurance Commissioner.”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “(1/4) Jon Husted is doing an incredible job as Senator for the Great State of Ohio! He served as your Lieutenant Governor for seven years prior to becoming a very distinguished and well respected Senator. Jon is a wonderful man, has ALWAYS delivered for Ohio, and will”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “When our rights are under attack, we stand up and fight back. I’m Nabilah Parkes. It’s what I’ve done as a Senator and a mom. And it’s what I’ll do as Georgia’s next Lieutenant Governor.”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
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