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  1. The current lieutenant governor is Mark Robinson, a Republican, who has held the office since 2021. The Constitution of North Carolina designates the lieutenant governor the ex officio president of the State Senate and a member of the State Board of Education.

    • Four years, renewable once consecutively
    • Tod R. Caldwell
  2. The Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina is an elected constitutional officer, the second ranking officer of the executive branch and the first officer in line to succeed the Governor of North Carolina.

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  4. Oct 31, 2012 · In North Carolina and 17 other states, the lieutenant governor is elected on a separate ballot from the governor, making it possible for the two people to be of different political party...

  5. About. The Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina is the second highest elected official in the U.S. state of North Carolina and is the only elected official to have powers in both the legislative and executive branches of state government. The current Lieutenant Governor is Mark Robinson.

  6. Apr 26, 2024 · The lieutenant governor is the only person in the state to have power in both the executive and legislative branches, although it’s limited power. They oversee the state Senate and preside over the sessions. In rare cases, they are there to cast a tie-breaking vote. The lieutenant governor is also a member of the Council of State.

  7. Jul 3, 2018 · Gov. Roy Cooper is a Democrat, and Lt. Gov. Dan Forest a Republican. What are the lieutenant governor’s duties? Per the state constitution, the North Carolina lieutenant governor has two powerful but largely symbolic roles. President of the N.C. Senate, but no vote unless there is a tie. Member ex-officio of the State Board of Education.

  8. The Lieutenant Governor also serves on the state Board of Education, the Capital Planning Commission, and the Board of Community Colleges. The Governor is permitted to delegate additional responsibilities to the Lieutenant Governor.

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