List of lieutenant governors of Vermont

The lieutenant governor of Vermont is elected for a two-year term and chosen separately from the governor. The Vermont lieutenant governor's main responsibilities include acting as governor when the governor is out of state or incapacitated, presiding over the Vermont Senate, casting tie-breaking votes in the Senate when required, and acceding to the governorship in case of a vacancy. As a member of the state senate's Committee on Committees, the lieutenant governor plays a role in determining committee assignments for individual senators, as well as selecting committee chairs, vice chairs, and clerks.

Lieutenant Governor of Vermont
Coat of arms of Vermont
Incumbent
David Zuckerman
since January 5, 2023
Term lengthTwo years, no term limit
Inaugural holderJonathan Hunt
Formation1791; Constitution of Vermont
SuccessionEvery two years, unless re-elected.
Salary$78,145
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