governor
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If the sitting governor dies, resigns or is removed from office, the lieutenant governor would assume the role.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
Ueda’s absence is unlikely to significantly change the bank’s rate decision, as policymakers, including the governor himself, have voiced growing concerns that higher oil prices triggered by the Middle East conflict will accelerate underlying inflation.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
Higher inflation also poses a challenge for Kevin Warsh, the new governor of the Fed, ahead of his first interest rate decision in charge of the central bank next week.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
Both gave up House seats to run for governor and now risk being out of office next year if Evette shuts them out.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
Outraged, the royal governor closed the port to all trade, threatening the people with starvation until they paid for the tossed tea.
From "George Washington, Spymaster" by Thomas B. Allen
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