Lieutenant Governor of Virginia: A Comprehensive Guide

Duties and Responsibilities

The Lieutenant Governor of Virginia is the second-highest-ranking official in the state government, after the Governor.

Their primary responsibilities are:

• Presiding over the Virginia Senate
• Serving as the Governor's deputy and successor
• Promoting economic development and tourism

The Lieutenant Governor also serves as a member of the Board of Education and the Virginia Economic Development Partnership.

Other Roles

While presiding over the state’s Senate, the lieutenant governor is responsible for:

• Maintaining order during sessions
• Enforcing the Senate's rules
• Deciding procedural questions
• Casting tie-breaking votes
• Appointing members to certain legislative committees

The Lieutenant Governor also represents the Governor at official events and functions.