A gubernatorial election is an election where voters choose the governor of a state. The winning candidate must have more than 50 percent of the total vote to be declared the winner in a majority election. The governor has various powers, including issuing executive orders, preparing the state budget, making appointments, vetoing legislation, and granting pardons to criminals.
A gubernatorial election is an election where voters choose the governor of a state. In every state, the governor is chosen by popular vote, and most governors serve four-year terms. The winning candidate must have more than 50 percent of the total vote to be declared the winner in a majority election. If no candidate achieves this, a runoff election between the top two candidates is conducted. The governor has various powers, including issuing executive orders, preparing the state budget, making appointments, vetoing legislation, and granting pardons to criminals.