If a governor dies, resigns, or is incapacitated while in office, the office is filled in what manner?
A) the lieutenant governor becomes the governor
B) the secretary of state becomes the governor
C) the Legislature elects a new governor
D) a new election is held to fill the office

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In most U.S. states, if a governor dies, resigns, or is incapacitated, the lieutenant governor is next in line to assume the governorship.

If a Governor Dies, Resigns, or Is Incapacitated While in Office