Article V.
Executive Department

Section 2. Term of Governor and Lieutenant Governor; Qualifications

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Term of Governor and Lieutenant Governor; Qualifications

The term of office for the governor and lieutenant governor is four years and until a successor is chosen and qualified. Each shall have attained the age of 25 years and, shall have been a bona fide resident of the state for one year next preceding his election, and shall be a citizen of the United States.

Official Term of Governor and Lieutenant Governor -- Qualifications

The term of office for the governor and lieutenant governor shall be four years, and until their successors are chosen and qualified. Each shall have attained the age of 25 years and shall have been a bona fide resident of the state for one year next preceding his election. Both shall be citizens of the United States.

Official Term of Governor and Lieutenant Governor -- Qualifications

The term of office for the Governor and Lieutenant Governor shall be two years and until their successors are chosen and qualified. Each shall have attained the age of twenty five (25) years, and shall have been a bona fide resident of the State for one year next preceding his election. Both shall be citizens of the United States.

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