Governor
Job Description: The Governor serves as the chief executive officer of the Commonwealth, and through his or her cabinet, controls all state departments and agencies. The Governor's legislative authority includes the preparation of state budgets, the proposal of legislation to the General Assembly, and the power to veto legislation (subject to the override of a two-thirds majority in each General Assembly chamber). The Governor's law enforcement powers include command of the State Police and the Pennsylvania National Guard. The Governor also has the power to grant pardons and reprieves of convicted criminals.
A candidate for Governor must be at least thirty years old and have resided in the Commonwealth for at least seven years (unless nonresidence resulted from federal or Pennsylvania State government service).
Official Gubernatorial Candidates for the November 2nd General Election
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Tom Corbett - (R)
Current Job: PA Attorney General since 2004
Website: www.tomcorbettforgovernor.com
Background: United States Attorney, Western Pennsylvania 1989-1993
Assistant U.S. Attorney 1980-1983
Assistant District Attorney, Allegheny County 1976-1980
Hometown: Shaler Township, Allegheny County
Dan Onorato - (D)
Current Job: Allegheny County Executive since 2004
Website: http://www.voteonorato.com/
Background: Pittsburgh City Councilman 1992-2000
Allegheny County Controller 2000-2004
Hometown: Pittsburgh, Allegheny County