Five US states lack governor’s mansions, with governors opting for private residences near the state capital. The oldest governor’s residence is in Richmond, Virginia, and there are more governor’s mansions than states, with around 55 designated buildings. Five US states do not have governor’s mansions: California, Arizona, Massachusetts, Vermont and Rhode Island. Governors in those […]
State governors have no official role in the federal legislative process, but can influence their state’s senators and representatives. They have more power at the state level. State governments must comply with federal laws and mandates, but can unite on issues of mutual concern to send a message to Congress. Historical conflicts over states’ rights […]
Seventeen US presidents were previously governors, including some who governed territories. The first presidents to serve as governors were Thomas Jefferson, James Monroe, and John Tyler of Virginia. Other presidents who served as governors include Martin Van Buren, James Polk, Andrew Johnson, Rutherford Hayes, Grover Cleveland, William McKinley, Theodore Roosevelt, Woodrow Wilson, Calvin Coolidge, Franklin […]
An acting governor temporarily takes over the responsibilities of a state governor who is unable to fulfill their duties. The duties vary by state and can include administering the executive branch, passing laws, and preparing budgets. The Lieutenant Governor usually assumes the role, but in some states, another elected official takes over. If the governor […]
