Governor of Vermont
| Governor of Vermont | |
|---|---|
 Arms of the State of Vermont | |
| Term length | Two years, no term limit |
| Inaugural holder | Thomas Chittenden |
| Formation | 1791; Constitution of Vermont |
| Succession | Every two years, unless re-elected. |
| Salary | $142,542 (2013)[1] |
| Website | Official website  |
The Governor of the U.S. state of Vermont is the head of the government of the state. The governor is elected in even-numbered years by direct voting for a term of two years. Vermont along with New Hampshire are now the only states to hold gubernatorial elections every two years, instead of every four as in the other 48 states.
There is no limit on the number of terms a governor can serve.[2] If no candidate receives at least 50 percent plus one vote of all votes for governor cast in the election, the governor is then elected by the state legislature.[3]
The incumbent governor is Phillip Scott.
References
[change | change source]- ↑ "CSG Releases 2013 Governor Salaries". The Council of State Governments. June 25, 2013. Archived from the original on October 22, 2014. Retrieved November 23, 2014.
- ↑ "Thegreenpapers.com". Archived from the original on 2019-07-30. Retrieved 2015-08-29.
- ↑ Constitution of Vermont Chapter 2, Section 20
