Lieutenant Governor of New Mexico
The lieutenant governor of New Mexico is a constitutional office in the executive branch of the U.S. state of New Mexico. It is the second highest-ranking official in the state government. The lieutenant governor ranks first in the gubernatorial line of succession and is also the officer of the legislative branch, president of the Senate and the presiding officer of the Senate.
| Lieutenant Governor of New Mexico | |
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| New Mexico Senate Government of New Mexico | |
| Seat | Santa Fe, New Mexico |
| Appointer | Direct election Governor of New Mexico |
| Term length | Four years, renewable once |
| Formation | 1912 |
| First holder | Ezequiel Cabeza De Baca |
| Succession | First (gubernatorial line of succession) |
| Salary | $85,000 (annually) |
| Website | newmexico.gov |
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Howie Morales is the 30th and current lieutenant governor of New Mexico, in office since January 2019.[1][2]
Power and duties
The lieutenant governor is the president of the Senate. The lieutenant governor has the power to preside over the Senate and has the authority exercise a tie-breaking vote.
The lieutenant governor serves on the following boards and commissions:
Eligibility and requirements
Under the New Mexico Constitution, a person must:
- be at least 30 years old and a United States citizen
- be a resident of the state of New Mexico for a least five years
Election process
The lieutenant governor is elected on a ticket with the governor as their running mate to a four-year term. The gubernatorial candidate or incumbent governor must have a majority of the popular vote in order to win the election.
Line of succession
The lieutenant governor is first in the line of succession to become governor if the governor dies resigns, or is impeached from office.
Lieutenant Governor Of New Mexico Media
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This is a cropped portrait of Ezequiel Cabeza DeBaca, the 2nd Governor of New Mexico
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Andrew Hockenhull, 10th Governor of New Mexico
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Senator Joseph M Montoya (D-NM) poses for his congressional portrait, 1975
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Senator Joseph M Montoya (D-NM) poses for his congressional portrait, 1975
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Tom Bolack (New Mexico Governor)
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References
- ↑ "Office of the Lt. Governor - Howie Morales | Bringing the Change New Mexico Families Deserve". Retrieved 2024-02-01.
- ↑ "Lieutenant Governor". Office of the Governor - Michelle Lujan Grisham. Retrieved 2024-02-01.