List of governors of West Virginia
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The Governor of West Virginia is the head of the executive branch of West Virginia's state government[2] and the commander-in-chief of the state's military forces.[3]
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Governor of West Virginia | |
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Residence | West Virginia Governor's Mansion |
Term length | Four years, renewable once consecutively |
Inaugural holder | Arthur I. Boreman |
Formation | June 20, 1863 |
Salary | $150,000 (2013)[1] |
Website | Official website |
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The current governor is Republican Jim Justice, who assumed office on January 16, 2017. West Virginia's 36th governor, Justice was elected as a Democrat, but switched to the Republican Party on August 4 of that year.[4]