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This is a list of U.S. statewide elected executive officials.These state constitutional officers have their duties and qualifications mandated in state constitutions. This list does not include those elected to serve in non-executive branches of government, such as justices or clerks of the state supreme courts or at-large members of the state legislatures.
Lieutenant Governor method of election Secretary of State Attorney General Treasurer Alabama: 4 Two consecutive terms Lieutenant Governor: Separate election Elected: Elected: Elected: Alaska: 4 Two terms Lieutenant Governor: Same ticket in general election, separate election in primary Appointed by Governor: Appointed by Governor: Arizona: 4
In most states of the U.S., the chief election officer is the secretary of state. In some states, local officials like a county registrar of voters or supervisor of elections manages the conduct of elections under the supervision of (or in coordination with) the chief election officer of the state.
In 40 of the 49 bicameral state legislatures, the lower house is called the "House of Representatives". The name "House of Delegates" is only used in Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia. California and Wisconsin call their lower house the "State Assembly", while Nevada and New York simply call the lower house the "Assembly".
The Roman model of governance would inspire many political thinkers over the centuries, [9] and today's modern representative democracies imitate more the Roman than the Greek model, because it was a state in which supreme power was held by the people and their elected representatives, and which had an elected or nominated leader. [10]
For instance, a state legislature could establish an agency to manage environmental conservation efforts within that state. In some states, state legislators elect other officials, such as governor. State legislatures often have power to regulate businesses operating within their jurisdiction. They also regulate courts within their jurisdiction.
[15] [35] In other states, such as Texas, officials are elected at different times to terms of varying lengths. [16] In Vermont and New Hampshire, constitutional officers are elected to two year terms. In some states, such as Nevada, some or all constitutional officers have term limits. [36] Depending on state law, many officials can be ...
Each of the 435 members of the House of Representatives is elected to serve a two-year term representing the people of that person's district. Each state, regardless of its size, has at least one representative. Each of the 100 members of the Senate is elected to serve a six-year term representing the people of that person's state. Each state ...