Lieutenant Governor of Washington

Lieutenant Governor of Washington
Seal of the Lieutenant Governor
Incumbent Denny Heck since January 13, 2021
Style	The Honorable
Term length	4 Years
Inaugural holder	Charles E. Laughton
Formation	November 11, 1889
Succession	First
Salary	$101,889 (2016)[1]
Website	www.ltgov.wa.gov

The Lieutenant Governor of Washington is an elected office in the U.S. state of Washington. The incumbent is Denny Heck, a Democrat who began his term in January, 2021.

The Lieutenant Governor is also the President of the Washington State Senate, fills in as acting governor whenever the governor leaves the state or is unable to serve.

References

1. "2009-10 Salary Schedule, Adopted May 19, 2009" (PDF). Washington Citizens’ Commission on Salaries for Elected Officials. Archived from the original (PDF) on June 17, 2010. Retrieved July 3, 2010.