Admin Table of Contents
Who ran for governor in 2010?
2010 California gubernatorial election
| Nominee | Jerry Brown | Meg Whitman |
| Party | Democratic | Republican |
| Popular vote | 5,428,149 | 4,127,391 |
| Percentage | 53.8% | 40.9% |
Who was the governor of Florida in 1945?
Governors of the State of Florida
| No. | Governor | Term in office |
|---|---|---|
| 27 | Fred P. Cone | January 5, 1937 – January 7, 1941 (term limited) |
| 28 | Spessard Holland | January 7, 1941 – January 2, 1945 (term limited) |
| 29 | Millard Caldwell | January 2, 1945 – January 4, 1949 (term limited) |
| 30 | Fuller Warren | January 4, 1949 – January 6, 1953 (term limited) |
Who did Jerry Brown run against in 2010?
What can the Governor of Florida do?
He can also give orders to the military people of the state. The Governor of Florida is elected every four years. The territory of Florida was transferred from Spain to the United States on July 10 1821. Before that, governors were assigned by the government of Spain.
Who was the longest-serving governor of Florida?
Florida Territory was established in 1822, and five people served as governor over six distinct terms. The first territorial governor, William Pope Duval, served 12 years, the longest of any Florida governor to date.
Which US President served as military governor of Florida?
When Florida was first acquired by the United States, future president Andrew Jackson served as its military governor.
Why is there a term limit for Florida governor?
The Florida Constitution of 1838 provided that a governor be elected every 4 years, who was not allowed to serve consecutive terms. The secessionist constitution of 1861 would have reduced this to two years and removed the term limit, but the state fell to the Union before the first election under that constitution.