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[[File:GovernorsOfficeOregon.jpg|thumb|GovernorsOfficeOregon]] [[file:Julius_L._Meier_1911.png|right|thumb|Julius_L._Meier_1911]] [[file:T._A._Livesley_House_90000684_Marion_County,_OR.jpg|right|thumb|T._A._Livesley_House_90000684_Marion_County,_OR]] == Governor of Oregon ==

The '''Governor of Oregon''' is the head of the executive branch of Oregon's state government and the commander-in-chief of the state's military forces. The governor has a duty to enforce state laws, and the power to either approve or veto bills passed by the [[Oregon Legislative Assembly]], to convene the legislature, and to grant pardons, except in cases of treason and impeachment.

=== History ===
The office of the Governor of Oregon was established in 1859 when Oregon was admitted to the Union as the 33rd state. The first governor was [[John Whiteaker]], who served from 1859 to 1862. Since then, the state has had a diverse range of governors from different political backgrounds.

=== Duties and Powers ===
The governor's responsibilities include:
* Enforcing state laws
* Approving or vetoing legislation
* Convening the [[Oregon Legislative Assembly]]
* Granting pardons and reprieves
* Delivering a "State of the State" address to the [[Oregon Legislative Assembly]]
* Preparing the state budget

The governor also has the power to appoint heads of state agencies, members of boards and commissions, and judges to fill vacancies.

=== Election and Term ===
Governors of Oregon are elected by popular vote and serve four-year terms. They can be re-elected but are limited to two consecutive terms. After a four-year break, they can run for office again.

=== Residence ===
The official residence of the Governor of Oregon is the [[Mahonia Hall]] in [[Salem, Oregon]]. The residence has been the home of Oregon's governors since 1988.

=== Line of Succession ===
In the event that the governor's office becomes vacant, the [[Secretary of State of Oregon]] is first in line to succeed, followed by the [[State Treasurer of Oregon]], the [[President of the Oregon Senate]], and the [[Speaker of the Oregon House of Representatives]].

=== Notable Governors ===
* [[John Kitzhaber]] - Served three terms and was known for his work on healthcare reform.
* [[Tom McCall]] - Known for his environmental policies and the famous "Beach Bill" that guaranteed public access to Oregon's beaches.
* [[Kate Brown]] - The first openly bisexual governor in the United States.

=== See Also ===
* [[Oregon Legislative Assembly]]
* [[Secretary of State of Oregon]]
* [[State Treasurer of Oregon]]
* [[President of the Oregon Senate]]
* [[Speaker of the Oregon House of Representatives]]
* [[Mahonia Hall]]

[[Category:Governors of Oregon]]
[[Category:State executive offices in the United States]]
[[Category:Oregon-related lists]]
[[Category:Government of Oregon]]

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