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The
governor of New York
is the
head of state
and
head of government
of the U.S. state of
New York
and the
commander-in-chief
of the state's military forces. The governor is also the chairperson of the gubernatorial cabinet.
[2]
Kathy Hochul
is the 57th and current governor of New York, in office since August 2021.
The governor has a duty to enforce state laws and the power to either approve or veto bills passed by the
New York State Legislature
, to convene the legislature, and to grant pardons, except in cases of
treason
and
impeachment
. Unlike the other government departments that compose the executive branch of government, the governor is the head of the state Executive Department.
Under the New York State Constitution, a person must:
- be at least 30 years of age and a United States citizen
- a resident of the state of New York for at least five years
The governor is elected by the people through the popular election to a four-year term, along with the lieutenant gubernatorial candidate or the incumbent lieutenant governor as their running mate. The gubernatorial candidate or incumbent governor must have the majority of the popular vote in order to win the election.
If the governor dies, reigns, or is impeached, the lieutenant governor ranks first in the succession will assume the power and duties as governor.