If the governor resigns, who is next in line to assume the office?

In the context of state governance, if a governor resigns, the next in line to assume the office is typically the Lieutenant Governor. This succession is established to ensure a smooth transition of leadership within the executive branch of the state government. The Lieutenant Governor is elected alongside the governor and serves as the second-highest executive officer, thus positioned to take over the role in the event of a vacancy due to resignation, incapacitation, or other reasons.

While the Secretary of State, State Treasurer, and Attorney General are important statewide elected officials with distinct roles, they do not hold the line of succession to the governorship. Each of these offices serves different functions: the Secretary of State oversees elections and official records, the State Treasurer manages state funds and investments, and the Attorney General serves as the chief legal advisor for the state. None of these positions have the automatic right to ascend to the governorship without the Lieutenant Governor being unable to serve.