How many years can a governor serve
37 years
Seven years.
There is no limit on how many terms a New York governor can serve. Other states with no term limits for governors are New Hampshire, Texas, and Utah.
The term of office of Governor of Illinois is four years, and there is no limit on the number of terms a governor may serve.
1718-1732
New York City does not have a governor; the head honcho there is the Mayor.
That State House is called the General Assembly.
2 term witch is eight years
Seven years. 1851-1858. Governor of Utah territory.
Those elected to the position of governor in the state of New York may serve an unlimited number of four-year terms. New York is one of 12 states, plus Washington D.C. and Puerto Rico with this type of gubernatorial term.
He or she may serve as many two year terms as the voters decide to elect them for.