After Governor Gary Herbert, Republican of Utah, left office today, Andrew Cuomo has officially become the longest serving incumbent governor in the United States. He took office on January 1, 2011. Cuomo is also the last governor from the generation of 2010, next in line is Jay Inslee, who became governor of Washington in 2013. I also noticed that simultaneously New York's Kathy Hochul is now the sitting lieutenant governor with longest tenure, having been sworn in January 1, 2015. There are some other deputies, like Karyn Polito of Massachusetts, who took office a few days later. I think it's interesting they both hold these positions, despite coming to office four years apart.
And it's entirely possible, if not likely, they will stay on for another term in two years. Anyway, these two are the very best gubernatorial duo (I know, I know, unpopular opinion). Nevertheless, congrats King Andy and Queen Kathy!
True. Greg Abbott is likely one of the longest serving GOP Governors in office and one of the few to serve in a pre Trump era.
