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The Republican Lieutenant Governors Association (RLGA) is the only national organization committed to raising money and assisting Republicans in their campaigns for the Lieutenant Governor office nationwide. Since its inaugural year in 2004, the RLGA has achieved a number of historical accomplishments. Many described 2008 as a tough year for Republicans nationwide; however, the RLGA was successful in holding the number of Republican Lieutenant Governors with successful campaigns in states like Missouri and Vermont. These impressive victories follow recent historical gains in Tennessee and Georgia. With these achievements, Republicans now claim 21 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 Governor's 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 12 of the 25 team- elected/appointed seats. The 21 Republican Lieutenant Governors are leaders in their states and continue to be a great source of leadership for future elected offices.

RLGA Renews Commitment to Political Leadership

Your support of the RLGA is encouraged not only because of past successes but also for the opportunities that lie ahead. There are a number of key races in the 2010 election cycle including Alabama, Oklahoma, and California all of 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 Honorary Chairman Ron Ramsey of Tennessee and the Honorary Executive Committee Members: Brian Dubie of Vermont, Phil Bryant of Mississippi, Mike Fedele of Connecticut and Peter Kinder of Missouri.