Governor of New Jersey

The Office of the Governor of New Jersey is head of the executive branch of New Jersey's state government. The office of governor is an elected position, for which elected officials serve four-year terms. Governors cannot be elected to more than two consecutive terms, but there is no limit on the total number of terms they may serve.[1]

Governor of New Jersey
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Incumbent
Phil Murphy

since January 16, 2018
StyleThe Honorable
ResidenceDrumthwacket
Term lengthFour years, renewable once consecutively
Inaugural holderWilliam Livingston
1776
FormationNew Jersey State Constitution
WebsiteOffice of the Governor

The official residence for the governor is Drumthwacket, a mansion located in Princeton, New Jersey; the office of the governor is at the New Jersey State House in Trenton. The first Governor of New Jersey was William Livingston, who served from August 31, 1776 to July 25, 1790. The current governor is Phil Murphy, who assumed office on January 16, 2018.

References

  1. "Frequently Asked Questions". Retrieved July 5, 2011.