Governor of Connecticut
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| Governor of Connecticut | |
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 Seal of the Governor |
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| Style | His Excellency |
| Residence | Connecticut Governor's Residence |
| Term length | Four years |
| Inaugural holder | Jonathan Trumbull |
| Website | www.ct.gov/governor |
| Deputy | Nancy Wyman |
The Governor of Connecticut is in charge of the executive branch of Connecticut's government. The Governor is also commander-in-chief of the state's military forces. The governor must enforce state laws. The governor also can approve or veto bills passed by the Connecticut General Assembly. The governor of Connecticut has no power to pardon. This is unusual among other US governors. There have been 68 governors of the state. The current Governor is Dan Malloy, who took office on January 5, 2011.
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