Lieutenant Governor of Washington
second highest ranking official of the state government of the state of Washington
The Lieutenant Governor of Washington is an elected office in the U.S. state of Washington. The incumbent is Denny Heck, a Democrat who began his term in January, 2021.
| Lieutenant Governor of Washington | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Style | The Honorable |
| Term length | 4 Years |
| Inaugural holder | Charles E. Laughton |
| Formation | November 11, 1889 |
| Succession | First |
| Salary | $101,889 (2016)[1] |
| Website | www.ltgov.wa.gov |
The Lieutenant Governor is also the President of the Washington State Senate, fills in as acting governor whenever the governor leaves the state or is unable to serve.
References
change- ↑ "2009-10 Salary Schedule, Adopted May 19, 2009" (PDF). Washington Citizens’ Commission on Salaries for Elected Officials. Archived from the original (PDF) on June 17, 2010. Retrieved July 3, 2010.
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