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The rules vary from state to state.
First of all, term lengths are two years in New Hampshire and Vermont and four years in each of the other 48 states.
Some states have no limits on how many term a governor may serve. Some states limit each governor to no more than two terms. In some states a person may serve more than twice, but may not serve more than twice in a row. In Virginia, a governor may never succeed himself/herself.
States that have no term limits at all are Connecticut, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Washington and Wisconsin.
States that have restrictions regarding consecutive terms are Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Kansas, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Nebraska, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Dakota and Virginia.
States in which a governor may not serve more than two terms ever are Arkansas, California, Delaware, Georgia, Hawaii, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, West Virginia and Wyoming.
In Idaho, the governor serves a term of four years before he or she would need to be reelected. It could vary from state to state depending on state law.
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Is there a limit to how long one can serve in Utah AS GOVERNOR?
No there is not.
How long can the governor serve if elected in Arkansas?
An Arkansas Governor may serve no more than two four-year terms.
How long did Andrew Harkin serve as lieutenant governor?
He served as lieutenant governor from 2023 to 2025.
How long did Andrew Harkin serve as governor of Oregon?
He served as the governor of Oregon from 2006 to 2010.
How long did Andrew Jackson serve as governor in Tennesse?
Jackson was never governor of Tennessee.
How long can you serve as governor of Vermont?
Vermont does not have term limits.
How long will the governor general of NZ wil have this job?
There's no set term for Governor-General, but they usually serve for a term of five years. The current Governor-General will serve through to 2016.
How long can a North Carolina governor serve?
The Governor serves a four year term.
How many terms can a governor in Virginia be elected for?
In Virginia, a governor can serve only one term at a time. However, there is no limit on the total number of terms a governor can serve. This means that a governor can be re-elected for multiple terms, as long as they are not consecutive.
How long did John Winthrop serve as a governor for New England?
1600 years
How long can a governor serve in Arizona?
An Arizona Governor cannot serve more than two consecutive four-year terms without taking a break for at least four years.
How long is the term for Nevada's governor?
The governor of Nevada has a four year term. He may not serve more than two terms.
