lieutenant governor
noun
: a deputy or subordinate governor: such as
a
: an elected official serving as deputy to the governor of an American state
b
: the formal head of the government of a Canadian province appointed by the federal government as the representative of the crown
lieutenant governorship
noun
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During his eight years as a state senator and 12 years as lieutenant governor, Patrick has consistently used visuals and language essential for delivering a message that cuts through the noise of modern political discourse.
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John C. Moritz, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
Pritzker’s preferred candidate, Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton, has served as lieutenant governor since 2019 and previously served in the Illinois House, giving her statewide visibility and legislative experience.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 22 July 2025
Jeff Colyer Colyer, an Overland Park surgeon, previously served as lieutenant governor and spent nearly a year as governor after Sam Brownback resigned the post in 2018.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 21 July 2025
Hochul was committed to building a stronger, more equitable state as lieutenant governor.
—Christine C. Quinn, New York Daily News, 15 July 2025
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John C. Moritz, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
Pritzker’s preferred candidate, Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton, has served as lieutenant governor since 2019 and previously served in the Illinois House, giving her statewide visibility and legislative experience.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 22 July 2025
Jeff Colyer Colyer, an Overland Park surgeon, previously served as lieutenant governor and spent nearly a year as governor after Sam Brownback resigned the post in 2018.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 21 July 2025
Hochul was committed to building a stronger, more equitable state as lieutenant governor.
—Christine C. Quinn, New York Daily News, 15 July 2025
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“Lieutenant governor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lieutenant%20governor. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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