A governor's term length in the United States is generally four years. However, there are exceptions: Vermont and New Hampshire have two-year terms for their governors
. Regarding term limits:
- Most states limit governors to two consecutive four-year terms, after which they must leave office for at least one term before running again.
- Some states, like Virginia, allow only one consecutive four-year term but have no lifetime limit on total terms served.
- A few states have lifetime limits of two terms, meaning a governor can only serve two terms total, consecutive or not.
- Several states impose no term limits, allowing governors to serve unlimited terms (e.g., Illinois, Texas, New York, Iowa)
In summary:
- Term length: Usually 4 years; 2 years in Vermont and New Hampshire.
- Term limits: Vary by state-most allow two consecutive terms; some have lifetime limits; others have no limits at all.
This means a governor typically serves a four-year term, with the possibility of re-election depending on the state's term limit laws
