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current U.S. governors
Each U.S. state is headed by a governor who serves as its chief executive. They are directly elected and share certain responsibilities. For instance, all governors implement state laws, pursue a legislative platform, and develop budgets. In addition, the governor acts as the state’s liaison with the federal government. However, the office does vary by state. These differences include term limits and veto powers. Click on the interactive map or scroll through the list to discover each state’s governor.
Map of U.S. governors
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Women governors in the U.S.
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