Succession
If the governor resigns, dies, fails to qualify, cannot perform duties or is removed from office, then the lieutenant governor will become governor. During impeachment or when the governor is temporarily disabled or absent from office, then the lieutenant governor will have the powers of the governor. The current chain of succession is:
| # | Position | Current office holder | Party |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lieutenant Governor | Glenn F. McConnell | Republican |
| 2 | President Pro Tempore of the Senate | N/Al | Republican |
| 3 | Speaker of the House | Robert W. Harrell, Jr. | Republican |
If all three are unable to be Governor, then the General Assembly will elect a new Governor.
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