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Georgia Governor's Term of Office

Georgia Governor's Term of Office

As Provided for by Georgia Constitutions (1777-present)

 

 Year Established

 Length of Term

 Consecutive Terms Allowed

 Other Restrictions

 1777

 1 year

 No

 Not eligible for reelection until 2 years out of office

 1789

 2 years

 Yes

 No restrictions on reelection

 1865

 2 years

 Yes--two

 Not eligible for reelection until 4 years after second term

 1868

4 years

 Yes

 No restrictions on reelection

 1877

 2 years

 Yes--two

 Not eligible for reelection until 4 years after second term

 1941

 4 years

 No

 Not eligible for reelection until 4 years from previous term

 1977

 4 years

 Yes--two

 Not eligible for reelection until 4 years from second term

 


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