acting governor

Examples (10)

• She was appointed as acting governor until an election could be held.
• The acting governor signed the emergency order last night.
• As acting governor, he has limited authority to make appointments.
• Reporters pressed the acting governor for a timeline.
• The acting governor’s remarks reassured jittery investors.
• If the governor resigns, the lieutenant becomes acting governor by law.
• She served as acting governor during the transition period.
• After the scandal, an acting governor was sworn in to restore stability.
• Critics argue the acting governor should not push major reforms.
• By the weekend, they will have selected an acting governor to lead the response.