Mississippi Lieutenant Governor
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The Mississippi Lieutenant Governor is the second-highest ranking executive officer in Mississippi, right below the governor. The lieutenant governor is president of the state Senate and presides over that body, only voting to break a tie. Compared to the lieutenant governors in other states, Mississippi's has a great deal of power concerning the Senate. The lieutenant governor has the sole ability to appoint members, vice-chairmen, and chairmen to the various Senate committees, regardless of each party's strength in the chamber.
In the event of the death, resignation, or removal of the governor, the lieutenant governor assumes the higher office. Also, if the governor is out of state, then the lieutenant governor can act in the governor's place.
The current officeholder is Phil Bryant.
Qualifications
The term of office of the lieutenant governor of Mississippi is four years and has a two-term limit. The fee for party candidates is $200 made payable to the appropriate state party executive committee. There is no fee for independent candidates but a total of 1,000 signatures must be submitted.
- at least 30 years old
- a citizen of the United States 20 years
- a resident of the state five years
Contact information
P.O. Box 1018
Jackson, MS 39215
Phone:601-359-3200
Fax:601-359-4054
See also
- Mississippi Lieutenant Governor Phil Bryant
- Mississippi Governor
- Mississippi Attorney General
- Mississippi Secretary of State
External links
- Office of the Mississippi Lieutenant Governor Phil Bryant
- Official State of Mississippi Website
- Secretary of State,"Qualifications and Fees for Mississippi Candidates"
References
Portions of this article were adapted from Wikipedia.
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