R.I. Const. art. IX, § 10
- Constitution
- Constitution of Rhode Island
- Text as of
- October 2026
What does this section say?
If the offices of governor and lieutenant governor be both vacant by reason of death, resignation, impeachment, or inability to serve, the speaker of the house of representatives shall in like manner fill the office of governor during such vacancy.
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