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The '''Governor of Delaware''' ('''President of Delaware''' from 1776 to 1792) is the head of the executive branch of [[Delaware|Delaware's state government]] and the commander-in-chief of the [[U.S. state|state's]] [[Delaware National Guard|military forces]]. The [[Governor (United States)|governor]] has a duty to enforce state laws, and the power to either approve or [[veto]] bills passed by the [[Delaware Legislature]], to convene the legislature,<ref>DE Const. art. III</ref> and to grant [[pardon]]s, except in cases of impeachment, and only with the recommendation of the Board of Pardons.<ref>DE Const. art. VII, § 1</ref> | The '''Governor of Delaware''' ('''President of Delaware''' from 1776 to 1792) is the head of the executive branch of [[Delaware|Delaware's state government]] and the commander-in-chief of the [[U.S. state|state's]] [[Delaware National Guard|military forces]]. The [[Governor (United States)|governor]] has a duty to enforce state laws, and the power to either approve or [[veto]] bills passed by the [[Delaware Legislature]], to convene the legislature,<ref>DE Const. art. III</ref> and to grant [[pardon]]s, except in cases of impeachment, and only with the recommendation of the Board of Pardons.<ref>DE Const. art. VII, § 1</ref> | ||
| − | There have been 71 people who have | + | There have been 71 people who have been governor, over 74 distinct terms. Three ([[Joseph Haslet]], [[Charles Polk Jr.]] and [[Elbert N. Carvel]]) served non-consecutive terms. Additionally, [[Henry Molleston]] was elected, but died before he could take office. Only four governors have been elected to two consecutive terms, with the longest-serving being [[Ruth Ann Minner]], who was elected twice after succeeding to the office, serving a total of just over eight years. The shortest term is that of [[Dale E. Wolf]], who served 18 days following his predecessor's resignation; [[David P. Buckson]] served 19 days under similar circumstances. The current governor is [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democrat]] [[John Carney (politician)|John Carney]], who took office on January 17, 2017. |
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The Governor of Delaware (President of Delaware from 1776 to 1792) is the head of the executive branch of Delaware's state government and the commander-in-chief of the state's military forces. The governor has a duty to enforce state laws, and the power to either approve or veto bills passed by the Delaware Legislature, to convene the legislature,[1] and to grant pardons, except in cases of impeachment, and only with the recommendation of the Board of Pardons.[2]
There have been 71 people who have been governor, over 74 distinct terms. Three (Joseph Haslet, Charles Polk Jr. and Elbert N. Carvel) served non-consecutive terms. Additionally, Henry Molleston was elected, but died before he could take office. Only four governors have been elected to two consecutive terms, with the longest-serving being Ruth Ann Minner, who was elected twice after succeeding to the office, serving a total of just over eight years. The shortest term is that of Dale E. Wolf, who served 18 days following his predecessor's resignation; David P. Buckson served 19 days under similar circumstances. The current governor is Democrat John Carney, who took office on January 17, 2017.
