The governors of Rhode Island and Connecticut are chosen through popular elections.
In Rhode Island, the governor is elected for a four-year term. The governor's election takes place in the November general elections. If no candidate receives a majority of the votes, a special runoff election is held in December between the top two candidates. Rhode Island does not have term limits for the governor, so they can serve consecutive terms if re-elected.
In Connecticut, the governor is also elected for a four-year term. The gubernatorial election occurs in November of even-numbered years. Similar to Rhode Island, if no candidate receives a majority of the votes, a special runoff election is conducted between the top two candidates in December. Connecticut has term limits, and a governor can serve a maximum of two consecutive terms.
It's noteworthy that the specific election processes and requirements may vary slightly over time due to changes in state laws or regulations.
How were the governors of Rhode Island and Connecticut chosen?
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