Homer L. Pearson (December 31,1900 –June 9,1985) was an American politician who served as the 30th Lieutenant Governor of Colorado from 1947 to 1949 under Governor William Lee Knous.
The governor-general of Australia is the representative of the monarch of Australia,currently King Charles III. They have many constitutional and ceremonial roles in the Australian political system,in which they act independently,not as monarch's delegate or agent. They also have a significant community role,through recognising meritorious individuals and groups,and representing the nation as a whole. The current governor-general is Sam Mostyn.
The governor general of Canada is the federal representative of the Canadian monarch,currently King Charles III. The king or queen of Canada is also monarch and head of state of 14 other Commonwealth realms and lives in the United Kingdom. The monarch,on the advice of his or her Canadian prime minister,appoints a governor general to administer the government of Canada in the monarch's name. The commission is for an indefinite period—known as serving at His Majesty's pleasure—though,five years is the usual length of term. Since 1959,it has also been traditional to alternate between francophone and anglophone officeholders. The 30th and current governor general is Mary Simon,who was sworn in on 26 July 2021. An Inuk leader from Nunavik in Quebec,Simon is the first Indigenous person to hold the office.
A governor is an administrative leader and head of a polity or political region,ranking under the head of state and in some cases,such as governors-general,as the head of a state's official representative. Depending on the type of political region or polity,a governor may be either appointed or elected,and the governor's powers can vary significantly,depending on the public laws in place locally. The adjective pertaining to a governor is gubernatorial,from the Latin root gubernare. In a federated state the governor may serve as head of state and head of government for their region,while still operating under the federation,which has its own head of state for the entire federation.
The governor of California is the head of government of the U.S. state of California. The governor is the commander-in-chief of the California National Guard and the California State Guard.
The Order of Australia is an Australian honour that recognises Australian citizens and other persons for outstanding achievement and service. It was established on 14 February 1975 by Elizabeth II,Queen of Australia,on the advice of then prime minister Gough Whitlam. Before the establishment of the order,Australians could receive British honours,which continued to be issued in parallel until 1992.
The governor of Minnesota is the head of government of the U.S. state of Minnesota,leading the state's executive branch. Forty people have been governor of Minnesota,though historically there were also three governors of Minnesota Territory. Alexander Ramsey,the first territorial governor,also served as state governor several years later. State governors are elected to office by popular vote,but territorial governors were appointed to the office by the United States president. The current governor of Minnesota is Tim Walz of the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party (DFL).
George Corley Wallace Jr. was an American politician and judge who served as the 45th governor of Alabama for four terms. He is remembered for his staunch segregationist and populist views. During Wallace's tenure as governor of Alabama,he promoted "industrial development,low taxes,and trade schools." Wallace unsuccessfully sought the United States presidency as a Democratic Party candidate three times,and once as an American Independent Party candidate,carrying 5 states in the 1968 election. Wallace opposed desegregation and supported the policies of "Jim Crow" during the Civil Rights Movement,declaring in his 1963 inaugural address that he stood for "segregation now,segregation tomorrow,segregation forever."
The governor-general of India was the representative of the monarch of the United Kingdom in their capacity as the Emperor/Empress of India and after Indian independence in 1947,the representative of the Monarch of India. The office was created in 1773,with the title of Governor-General of the Presidency of Fort William. The officer had direct control only over his presidency but supervised other East India Company officials in India. Complete authority over all of British territory in the Indian subcontinent was granted in 1833,and the official came to be known as the "Governor-General of India".
India is a federal union comprising 28 states and 8 union territories,for a total of 36 entities. The states and union territories are further subdivided into 785 districts and smaller administrative divisions.
Roy Asberry Cooper III is an American attorney and politician serving since 2017 as the 75th governor of North Carolina. A member of the Democratic Party,he served as the 49th attorney general of North Carolina from 2001 to 2017,and in the North Carolina General Assembly,in both the House,from 1987 to 1991,and the Senate,from 1991 to 2001.
A wedding anniversary is the anniversary of the date that a wedding took place. Couples often mark the occasion by celebrating their relationship,either privately or with a larger party. Special celebrations and gifts are often given for particular anniversary milestones. In some cultures,traditional names exist for milestone anniversaries;for instance,fifty years of marriage may be known variously as a "golden wedding anniversary","golden anniversary" or "golden wedding".
Timothy James Walz is an American politician,former U.S. Army non-commissioned officer,and retired educator who has served since 2019 as the 41st governor of Minnesota. A member of the Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL),he was a member of the United States House of Representatives representing Minnesota's 1st congressional district from 2007 to 2019.
The monarchy of Australia is a key component of Australia's form of government,by which a hereditary monarch serves as the country’s sovereign and head of state. The Australian monarchy is a constitutional one,modelled on the Westminster system of parliamentary government,while incorporating features unique to the constitution of Australia.
Joshua David Shapiro is an American lawyer and politician serving since 2023 as the 48th governor of Pennsylvania. A member of the Democratic Party,he was the 50th attorney general of Pennsylvania from 2017 to 2023 and served on the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners from 2012 to 2017.
Andrew Graham Beshear is an American attorney and politician serving since 2019 as the 63rd governor of Kentucky. A member of the Democratic Party,he served as the 50th attorney general of Kentucky from 2016 to 2019. He is the son of former Kentucky governor Steve Beshear.
The 2022 Pennsylvania gubernatorial election was held on November 8,2022,to elect the governor of Pennsylvania and lieutenant governor of Pennsylvania. Democratic state attorney general Josh Shapiro defeated Republican state senator Doug Mastriano to win his first term in office. Shapiro succeeded Democratic incumbent Tom Wolf,who was term limited.
United States gubernatorial elections are scheduled to be held on November 3,2026,in 36 states and three territories. The previous gubernatorial elections for this group of states took place in 2022,except in New Hampshire and Vermont,where governors serve two-year terms and will elect their governors in 2024. Most,but not all of the elections have an incumbent who is officially term-limited.