Lieutenant Governor of Florida
The lieutenant governor of Florida is a constitutional statewide elected office in the executive branch of the state government of the U.S. state of Florida. It is the second highest-ranking official in the state government.
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| Type | Second-highest executive state officer |
| Member of | Florida Executive Branch Florida Cabinet |
| Residence | No official residence |
| Seat | Tallahassee, Florida |
| Appointer | Governor of Florida |
| Term length | Four years, renewable once |
| Constituting instrument | Constitution of Florida |
| Inaugural holder | William W. J. Kelly |
| Formation | December 20, 1865 |
| Salary | $125,000 (annually) |
| Website | www.flgov.com Lieutenant Governor Nuñez |
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The lieutenant governor is elected on a ticket with the governor for a four-year term. Official duties of the lieutenant governor are under the current Florida Constitution are to serve as the acting governor in the absence of the governor from the state or to become the governor in the event of the governor's death, resignation or impeachment.
Jeanette Nuñez is the 20th and current lieutenant governor of Florida, in office since January 2019.
Eligibility & requirements
Section 5 of the state's constitution states for a person to serve as lieutenant governor must:
- be at least thirty years old.
- be a permanent resident in Florida for at least seven years.
Election process and terms
The lieutenant governor is elected by the people through the popular election to a four-year term, along with the gubernatorial candidate or the incumbent governor of Florida as their running mate. The gubernatorial candidate or incumbent governor must have the majority of the popular vote in order to win the election.
Under Section 5 of the state's constitution forbids anyone from being elected lieutenant governor more than twice.
Inauguration
The lieutenant governor-elect, or incumbent lieutenant governor immediately began their four-year team on inauguration day every four years in the month of January, along with the incumbent governor and governor-elect.
Gubernatorial line of succession
If the governor dies, reigns, or is impeached, the lieutenant governor ranks first in the succession will assume the gubernatorial office and duties.
List of lieutenant governors of Florida
- William W. J. Kelly
- William Henry Gleason
- Edmund C. Weeks
- Samuel T. Day
- Marcellus Stearns
- Noble A. Hull
- Livingston W. Bethel
- Milton H. Mabry
- Ray C. Osborne
- Tom Adams
- Jim Williams
- Wayne Mixson
- Bobby Brantley
- Buddy MacKay
- Frank Brogan
- Toni Jennings
- Jeff Kottkamp
- Jennifer Carroll
- Carlos Lopez-Cantera
- Jeanette Nuñez
List of living former lieutenant governors of Florida
Lieutenant Governor Of Florida Media
William W. J. Kelly, first Lieutenant Governor of Florida
William Henry Gleason (1829-1902), 2nd Lieutenant Governor of Florida
E. C. Weeks, third Lieutenant Governor of Florida
Florida Governor Marcellus Stearns
Noble A. Hull (1827-1907), U.S. Representative and 6th Lieutenant Governor of Florida.
Florida Supreme Court Justice Milton Harvey Mabry
Lt Gov Ray C. Osborne, Official Portrait
Lt. Governor Tom Adams (cropped)
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References
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