| Governor of Nevada | |
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 Seal of Nevada | |
 Standard of the governor of Nevada | |
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| Government of Nevada | |
| Style |
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| Status | Head of state Head of government |
| Residence | Nevada Governor's Mansion |
| Term length | Four years, renewable once |
| Constituting instrument | Constitution of Nevada |
| Precursor | Governor of the Nevada Territory |
| Inaugural holder | Henry G. Blasdel |
| Formation | December 5, 1864 |
| Deputy | Lieutenant Governor of Nevada |
| Salary | $149,730 (2015)[1] |
| Website | gov |
The governor of Nevada is the head of government of the U.S. state of Nevada.[2] The governor is the head of the executive branch of the Nevada state government. The governor is also the commander-in-chief of the state's military forces.[3] The governor has a duty to enforce state laws[4] and the power to either approve or veto bills passed by the Nevada Legislature,[5] to convene the legislature at any time,[6] as well as, except in cases of treason or impeachment, to grant pardons and reprieves.[7]
The governor serves a four-year term.[8] An amendment in 1970 limits them to two terms, even if they are non-consecutive.[9] The lieutenant governor of Nevada is officially not elected on the same ticket as the governor. Should there be a vacancy in the office of governor, the powers devolve onto the lieutenant governor.
The current governor is Republican Joe Lombardo, who took office on January 2, 2023.
- ^ "CSG Releases 2015 Governor Salaries". The Council of State Governments. June 25, 2013. Retrieved November 23, 2014.
- ^ NV Const. art. V, § 1.
- ^ NV Const. art. V, § 5.
- ^ NV Const. art. V, § 7.
- ^ NV Const. art. IV, § 35.
- ^ NV Const. art. V, § 9.
- ^ NV Const. art. V, § 13.
- ^ NV Const. art. V, § 2
- ^ NV Const. art. V, § 3