States and Territories With Differing Party Membership At The Executive Level
In most states and territories, the governor and lieutenant governor are members of the same political party. As with the Vice President of the United States, many states' lieutenant governors are elected on the same ticket as the governor, many others are elected on their own. The following states are those in which the designated successor to the Governorship is of a different political party.
| State | Governor | Designated successor |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | Democratic | Republican |
| Missouri | Democratic | Republican |
| Montana | Democratic | Republican |
| Rhode Island | Independent | Democratic |
| Vermont | Democratic | Republican |
| Territory | Governor | Designated successor |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Mariana Islands | Republican | Covenant |
| Puerto Rico | Republican | Democratic |
Read more about this topic: List Of Current United States Lieutenant Governors
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