About NLGA

The National Lieutenant Governors Association (NLGA), organized in 1962, is the professional association for the elected officials who are first in line of succession to the governors in the 50 states and five territorial jurisdictions (American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands).

Should a vacancy occur, the state's constitution dictates who is first in line of succession and this official represents the state as the NLGA member.  In 42 states and four territories this elected official bears the title of lieutenant governor. In three states and one territory this official is the secretary of state. In four states, the president of the senate is first in line of succession to the governor.

NLGA provides members the opportunity to network, meet, foster interstate cooperation, and share best practices to the benefit of the constituents in the states and territories.  NLGA seeks to promote the effectiveness of the Office of Lieutenant Governor and its inhabitants.  NLGA members may adopt policy resolutions on subjects of importance to the membership, of national importance generally and in support of or opposition to action taken by other groups of state officials or the federal government. Resolutions are considered for adoption during the Winter and Annual Meeting.

NLGA was organized under the title the National Conference of Lieutenant Governors (NCLG) and changed its name in July 2002 to the National Lieutenant Governors Association.