governorship
noun
gov·er·nor·ship
ˈgə-vᵊn-ər-ˌship 
also ˈgə-vər-nər-
1
: the office of governor
2
: the period of incumbency of a governor
Examples of governorship in a Sentence
a candidate for the governorship
The state has done well during her governorship.
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State of play: The race for the governorship remains fairly open.
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Ivana Saric, Axios, 11 Feb. 2025
Both Wilson and Mace are expected to vie for the South Carolina governorship in 2026, though neither has launched a bid.
—Rachel Schilke, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 11 Feb. 2025
The governor said the two men have had no discussions about whether Tressel would make a run for the governorship in 2026, when DeWine must retire due to term limits.
—Julie Carr Smyth, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2025
The question is already swirling Harris has yet to give any public indication on her thoughts, and those close to her suggest the governorship is not immediately top of mind.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Ivana Saric, Axios, 11 Feb. 2025
Both Wilson and Mace are expected to vie for the South Carolina governorship in 2026, though neither has launched a bid.
—Rachel Schilke, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 11 Feb. 2025
The governor said the two men have had no discussions about whether Tressel would make a run for the governorship in 2026, when DeWine must retire due to term limits.
—Julie Carr Smyth, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2025
The question is already swirling Harris has yet to give any public indication on her thoughts, and those close to her suggest the governorship is not immediately top of mind.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Governorship.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/governorship. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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