Section 10. Succession; Failure to Qualify

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Succession; Failure to Qualify

If the governor-elect dies, resigns, or is disqualified, the lieutentant governor elected with him shall succeed to the office of governor for the full term. If the governor-elect fails to assume office for any other reason, the lieutentant governor elected with him shall serve as acting governor, and shall succeed to the office if the governor-elect does not assume his office within six months of the beginning of the term.

Summary: Changing the Name of the Secretary of State to Lieutenant Governor

Election Date: August 25, 1970

Votes For Ratification: 46102

Votes Against Ratification: 18781

Percent for Ratification: 71%

Percent Against Ratification: 29%

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Amendment Source: 1970 SJR 2

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Succession; Failure to Qualify

If the governor-elect dies, resigns, or is disqualified, the secretary of state elected with him shall succeed to the office of governor for the full term. If the governor-elect fails to assume office for any other reason, the secretary of state elected with him shall serve as acting governor, and shall succeed to the office if the governor-elect does not assume his office within six months of the beginning of the term.

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