Today, we elect governors and can remove them by voting them out of office. But who elects governors then?
If we impeach a governor, usually the lieutenant governor takes over as governor.
but who CHOOSES the governor then?
In effect, the people have already chosen when they elected him/her to the lieutenant governor position.
http://ncleg.net/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/pdf/BySection/Chapter_147/GS_147-11.1.pdf
Some states may deal with this differently, but most are set up like this.
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Governors in the United States are typically elected by the citizens of each state. The exact process for electing governors can vary slightly from state to state, but it generally follows a similar set of steps. Here's a breakdown of the typical process:
1. Primaries: Each political party (such as the Democrats and Republicans) holds primary elections or caucuses to select their candidate for governor. These primaries allow party members to choose from a list of candidates who will represent their party in the general election.
2. General Election: After the primary elections, the general election takes place. This is where all eligible voters can cast their vote for their preferred candidate, regardless of party affiliation. Voters choose between the candidates nominated by each party, as well as any independent or third-party candidates.
3. Popular Vote: In most states, the governor is elected through a popular vote. This means that the candidate who receives the highest number of votes statewide becomes the governor.
4. Electoral College: However, two states (Maine and Nebraska) use a slightly different system called the "congressional district method." This method assigns electoral votes based on the winner of each congressional district, with two additional electoral votes being awarded to the statewide winner. The candidate who receives a majority of the electoral votes wins the governorship.
It's important to note that governors serve a specific term (typically four years), and their removal from office can happen through the electoral process as well. If a governor's term is up or if they face a recall election (a special election called to decide whether to remove an official from office), the voters can vote them out of office by choosing a different candidate.
Overall, the citizens of each state play a crucial role in electing and potentially removing their governors by participating in the electoral process through voting.