Constitution Section 156 — Term of office of Governor

Part VI — THE STATES — The Governor

Constitutional

Summary

A Governor serves as long as the President wants them to. A Governor can resign by writing a letter to the President. Normally, a Governor’s term lasts five years from the day they start the job, but if that term ends before a new Governor takes over, the outgoing Governor stays in office until their replacement arrives.

Official Text

(1) The Governor shall hold office during the pleasure of the President.

(2) The Governor may, by writing under his hand addressed to the President, resign his office.

(3) Subject to the foregoing provisions of this article, a Governor shall hold office for a term of five years from the date on which he enters upon his office:Provided that a Governor shall, notwithstanding the expiration of his term, continue to hold office until his successor enters upon his office.