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Limited verified source information was found. A governor is the chief executive of a state government. A governor's exact powers vary by state constitution and state law. Governors usually sign or veto state bills, propose state budgets, appoint agency leaders or judges in some states, and oversee state agencies.
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Every 4 years
The Governor leads a state's executive branch. The office works with the State Legislature, signs or vetoes bills, proposes a budget, and directs statewide agencies and emergency response.
State executive branch
Every 4 years
Elected statewide
J.B. Pritzker
State executive branch
Governor
Democratic
State executive branch
Governed by applicable public statutes and administrative rules.
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