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The Republican Lieutenant Governors Association (RLGA) was formed in 2004, as part of the Republican State Leadership Committee (RSLC), with the mission of electing more Republican Lieutenant Governors nationwide. Since its inaugural year in 2004, the RLGA has achieved a number of historical accomplishments. In this past cycle alone, a Republican claimed the office of Lieutenant Governor in Tennessee for the first time since Reconstruction and in Georgia for the first time in history. These impressive victories follow successful campaigns in Nevada, South Carolina, Virginia and Texas. With these accomplishments, Republicans now claim 20 of the 43 Lieutenant Governor offices nationwide.

Background

Lieutenant Governors are important leaders, impacting public policy daily in their states. Whether elected statewide or appointed by the Governor, Lieutenant Governors shoulder important responsibilities in office. As presiding officers in the state senate or public advocates for the Governors agenda, the business community values conservative leadership that balances the proper level of government regulation and economic growth.

The 43 Lieutenant Governors across the country hold an office that has served as a springboard to elected positions such as Governor, Senator, U.S. Representative, or appointments to the President’s Cabinet. Republicans currently hold 9 of the 18 elected positions and 11 of the 25 team elected/appointed seats. The 20 Republican Lieutenant Governors are leaders in their states and continue to be a great source of leadership for future elected offices.

RLGA Commitment to Political Leadership

We encourage you to support this group not only because of past successes, but also for the opportunities that lie ahead. There are a number of key races in 2008 including Missouri, North Carolina and Vermont which provide the RLGA with opportunities to increase the number of Republican Lieutenant Governors committed to a conservative approach to governance.

The RLGA will continue its mission to elect more Republicans with the leadership of the Honorary Chairman Phil Bryant of Mississippi and the Honorary Executive Committee Members Bill Bolling of Virginia, Peter Kinder of Missouri, Brian Krolicki of Nevada and Ron Ramsey of Tennessee.