Section 1. Governor; lieutenant governor; term

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Governor; lieutenant governor; term

The executive power shall be vested in a governor who shall hold office for 4 years; a lieutenant governor shall be elected at the same time and for the same term.

Summary: Four year terms for governor and lieutenant governor.

Election Date: April 3, 1979

Votes For Ratification: 533620

Votes Against Ratification: 164768

Percent for Ratification: 76%

Percent Against Ratification: 24%

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Amendment Source: 1979 JR 3

Effective Date Source: Wisconsin, State Elections Board, state canvasses, 1970-1998, 2000-2012 Box 2

Executive Power

The executive power shall be vested in a governor, who shall hold his office for two years. A lieutenant-governor shall be elected at the same time, and for the same term.

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