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Executive branch Virgin Islands, in 35 editions.
The entry for Virgin Islands published Executive branch in 35 editions of 36, from 1990 to 2025. The text changed in 26 editions. Each is shown as published. Executive branch in every entry.
- editions changed the text
- 26
- the first edition with it
- 1990
- the latest edition with it
- 2025
Published as “Executive branch” (1990 to 2025), “Leaders” (1992 to 1993) and “Elections” (1992 to 1993).
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2025 edition
Changed since 2024The same text in 1990 and 1991.
- US president,
- governor,
- lieutenant governor
US president, governor, lieutenant governor
Published as “Executive branch”
US president, popularly elected governor and lieutenant governor
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State and Head of Government:
- President George BUSH (since 20 January 1989);
- Governor Alexander A. FARRELLY (since 5 January 1987);
- Lieutenant Governor Derek M. HODGE (since 5 January 1987)
Published as “Elections”
- Governor:
- last held 6 November 1990 (next to be held November 1994);
- results - Governor Alexander FARRELLY (Democratic Party) 56.5% defeated Juan LUIS (independent) 38.5%
- Senate:
- last held 6 November 1990 (next to be held 3 November 1992);
- results - percent of vote by party NA;
- seats - (15 total) number of seats by party NA
- US House of Representatives:
- last held 6 November 1990 (next to be held 3 November 1992);
- results - Ron DE LUGO reelected as nonvoting delegate seats - (1 total);
- seat by party NA;
- note - the Virgin Islands elects one nonvoting representative to the US House of Representatives
Rewritten: too little of the 1991 text remains to mark the changes.
US president, popularly elected governor and lieutenant governor
Chief of State and Head of Government:
President George BUSH (since 20 January 1989); Governor Alexander A.
FARRELLY (since 5 January 1987); Lieutenant Governor Derek M. HODGE (since 5
January 1987)
Governor:
last held 6 November 1990 (next to be held November 1994); results -
Governor Alexander FARRELLY (Democratic Party) 56.5% defeated Juan LUIS
(independent) 38.5%
Senate:
last held 6 November 1990 (next to be held 3 November 1992); results -
percent of vote by party NA; seats - (15 total) number of seats by party NA
US House of Representatives:
last held 6 November 1990 (next to be held 3 November 1992); results - Ron
DE LUGO reelected as nonvoting delegate seats - (1 total); seat by party NA;
note - the Virgin Islands elects one nonvoting representative to the US
House of Representatives
Published as “Elections”
- Governor:
- last held 6 November 1990 (next to be held November 1994);
- results - Governor Alexander FARRELLY (Democratic Party) 56.5% defeated Juan LUIS (independent) 38.5%
- Senate:
- last held 3 November 1992 (next to be held 2 November 1994);
- results - percent of vote by party NA;
- seats - (15 total) number of seats by party NA
- US House of Representatives:
- last held 3 November 1992 (next to be held 2 November 1994);
- results - Ron DE LUGO reelected as delegate;
- seats - (1 total);
- seat by party NA;
- note - the Virgin Islands elect one representative to the US House of Representatives
Published as “Executive branch”
US president, popularly elected governor and lieutenant governor
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State:
- President William Jefferson CLINTON (since 20 January 1993); Vice President Albert GORE, Jr. (since 20 January 1993)
- Head of Government:
- Governor Alexander A. FARRELLY (since 5 January 1987); Lieutenant Governor Derek M. HODGE (since 5 January 1987)
US president, popularly elected governor and lieutenant governorGovernor:
Chief of State and Head of Government:
President George BUSH (since 20 January 1989); Governor Alexander A.
FARRELLY (since 5 January 1987); Lieutenant Governor Derek M. HODGE (since 5
January 1987)
last held 6 November 1990 (next to be held November 1994); results -
Governor Alexander FARRELLY (Democratic Party) 56.5% defeated Juan LUIS
(independent) 38.5%
Senate:
last held 6 3 November 1990 1992 (next to be held 3 2 November 1992); 1994); results -
percent of vote by party NA; seats - (15 total) number of seats by party NA
US House of Representatives:
last held 6 3 November 1990 1992 (next to be held 3 2 November 1992); 1994); results - Ron
DE LUGO reelected as nonvoting delegate delegate; seats - (1 total); seat by party NA;
the Virgin Islands elects elect one nonvoting representative to the US
Representatives
US president, popularly elected governor and lieutenant governor
Chief of State:
President William Jefferson CLINTON (since 20 January 1993); Vice President
Albert GORE, Jr. (since 20 January 1993)
Head of Government:
Governor Alexander A. FARRELLY (since 5 January 1987); Lieutenant Governor
Derek M. HODGE (since 5 January 1987)
The entry for Virgin Islands did not include Executive branch.
- chief of state:
- President William Jefferson CLINTON (since 20 January 1993); Vice President Albert GORE, Jr. (since 20 January 1993)
- head of government:
- Governor Dr. Roy L. SCHNEIDER (since 5 January 1995);
- Lieutenant Governor Kenneth E. MAPP (since 5 January 1995);
- election last held 22 November 1994 (next to be held NA November 1998);
- results - Dr. Roy L. SCHNEIDER (Independent) 54.7%, former Lieutenant Governor Derek HODGE 42.6%
Rewritten: too little of the 1993 text remains to mark the changes.
chief of state: President William Jefferson CLINTON (since 20 January
1993); Vice President Albert GORE, Jr. (since 20 January 1993)
head of government: Governor Dr. Roy L. SCHNEIDER (since 5 January
1995); Lieutenant Governor Kenneth E. MAPP (since 5 January 1995);
election last held 22 November 1994 (next to be held NA November
1998); results - Dr. Roy L. SCHNEIDER (Independent) 54.7%, former
Lieutenant Governor Derek HODGE 42.6%
- chief of state:
- President (of the United States) William Jefferson CLINTON (since 20 January 1993); Vice President Albert GORE, Jr. (since 20 January 1993)
- head of government:
- Governor Dr. Roy L. SCHNEIDER (since 5 January 1995) and Lieutenant Governor Kenneth E. MAPP (since 5 January 1995) were elected for four-year terms by universal suffrage;
- election last held 22 November 1994 (next to be held NA November 1998);
- results - Dr. Roy L. SCHNEIDER (ICM) 54.7%, former Lieutenant Governor Derek HODGE 42.6%
chief of state: President (of the United States) William Jefferson
CLINTON (since 20 January
(since 20 January 1993)
head of government: Governor Dr. Roy L. SCHNEIDER (since 5 January1995); 1995) and Lieutenant Governor Kenneth E. MAPP (since 5 January 1995); 1995)
were elected for four-year terms by universal suffrage; election
last held 22 November 1994 (next to be held NA November
results - Dr. Roy L. SCHNEIDER (Independent) (ICM) 54.7%, former
Governor Derek HODGE 42.6%
- chief of state :
- President of the US William Jefferson CLINTON (since 20 January 1993); Vice President Albert GORE, Jr. (since 20 January 1993)
- head of government:
- Governor Dr. Roy L. SCHNEIDER (since 5 January 1995) and Lieutenant Governor Kenneth E. MAPP (since 5 January 1995)
- cabinet:
- NA
- elections :
- governor and lieutenant governor of the Virgin Islands elected by popular vote for four-year terms;
- election last held 22 November 1994 (next to be held NA November 1998)
- election results:
- Dr. Roy L. SCHNEIDER elected governor of the Virgin Islands; percent of vote - Roy L. SCHNEIDER (ICM) 54.7%, former Lieutenant Governor Derek HODGE 42.6%
chief of state: state : President (of of the United States) US William Jefferson
20 January 1993); Vice President Albert GORE, Jr.
1993)
head of government: Governor Dr. Roy L. SCHNEIDER (since 5 January
1995) and Lieutenant Governor Kenneth E. MAPP (since 5 January 1995)were cabinet: NA
elections : governor and lieutenant governor of the Virgin Islands
elected by popular vote for four-year terms by universal suffrage; terms; election
November 1994 (next to be held NA November 1998); 1998)results - election results: Dr. Roy L. SCHNEIDER elected governor of the Virgin
Islands; percent of vote - Roy L. SCHNEIDER (ICM) 54.7%, former Lieutenant
Lieutenant Governor Derek HODGE 42.6%
- chief of state:
- President of the US William Jefferson CLINTON (since 20 January 1993); Vice President Albert GORE, Jr. (since 20 January 1993)
- head of government:
- Governor Dr. Roy L. SCHNEIDER (since 5 January 1995) and Lieutenant Governor Kenneth E. MAPP (since 5 January 1995)
- cabinet:
- NA
- elections:
- governor and lieutenant governor of the Virgin Islands elected by popular vote for four-year terms;
- election last held 22 November 1994 (next to be held NA November 1998)
- election results:
- Dr. Roy L. SCHNEIDER elected governor of the Virgin Islands; percent of vote-Roy L. SCHNEIDER (ICM) 54.7%, former Lieutenant Governor Derek HODGE 42.6%
chief of state : state: President of the US William Jefferson CLINTON (since
20 January 1993); Vice President Albert GORE, Jr. (since 20 January
1993)
head of government: Governor Dr. Roy L. SCHNEIDER (since 5 January
1995) and Lieutenant Governor Kenneth E. MAPP (since 5 January 1995)
cabinet: NAelections : elections: governor and lieutenant governor of the Virgin Islands
elected by popular vote for four-year terms; election last held 22
November 1994 (next to be held NA November 1998)
election results: Dr. Roy L. SCHNEIDER elected governor of the Virgin
Islands; percent of vote - Roy vote-Roy L. SCHNEIDER (ICM) 54.7%, former
Lieutenant Governor Derek HODGE 42.6%
- chief of state:
- President William Jefferson CLINTON of the US (since 20 January 1993); Vice President Albert GORE, Jr. (since 20 January 1993)
- head of government:
- Governor Dr. Charles Wesley TURNBULL (since 5 January 1999) and Lieutenant Governor Gerald LUZ James II (since 5 January 1999)
- cabinet:
- NA
- elections:
- US president and vice president elected on the same ticket for four-year terms;
- governor and lieutenant governor elected by popular vote for four-year terms;
- election last held 3 November 1998 (next to be held NA November 2002)
- election results:
- Dr. Charles Wesley TURNBULL elected governor; percent of vote--Dr. Charles W. TURNBULL (Democrat) 58.9%, former Governor Roy L. SCHNEIDER (ICM) 41.1%
chief of state: President of the US William Jefferson CLINTON of the US (since
20 January 1993); Vice President Albert GORE, Jr. (since 20 January
1993)
head of government: Governor Dr. Roy L. SCHNEIDER Charles Wesley TURNBULL (since 5 January1995) January 1999) and Lieutenant Governor Kenneth E. MAPP Gerald LUZ James II (since 5
January 1995) 1999)
cabinet: NA
elections: US president and vice president elected on the same
ticket for four-year terms; governor and lieutenant governor of the Virgin Islandselected
by popular vote for four-year terms; election last held 223 November 1994
1998 (next to be held NA November 1998) 2002)
election results: Dr. Roy L. SCHNEIDER Charles Wesley TURNBULL elected governor of the Virgin governor;Islands; percent of vote-Roy L. SCHNEIDER (ICM) 54.7%, vote--Dr. Charles W. TURNBULL (Democrat) 58.9%, formerLieutenant Governor Derek HODGE 42.6% Roy L. SCHNEIDER (ICM) 41.1%
- chief of state:
- President William Jefferson CLINTON of the US (since 20 January 1993); Vice President Albert GORE, Jr. (since 20 January 1993)
- head of government:
- Governor Dr. Charles Wesley TURNBULL (since 5 January 1999) and Lieutenant Governor Gererd LUZ James II (since 5 January 1999)
- cabinet:
- NA
- elections:
- US president and vice president elected on the same ticket for four-year terms;
- governor and lieutenant governor elected on the same ticket by popular vote for four-year terms;
- election last held 3 November 1998 (next to be held NA November 2002)
- election results:
- Dr. Charles Wesley TURNBULL elected governor; percent of vote - Dr. Charles W. TURNBULL (Democrat) 58.9%, former Governor Roy L. SCHNEIDER (ICM) 41.1%
chief of state: President William Jefferson CLINTON of the US (since
head of government: Governor Dr. Charles Wesley TURNBULL (since 5Gerald Gererd LUZ James II (since 5
cabinet: NA
elections: US president and vice president elected on the same
election results: Dr. Charles Wesley TURNBULL elected governor;vote--Dr. vote - Dr. Charles W. TURNBULL (Democrat) 58.9%, former
- chief of state:
- President George W. BUSH of the US (since 20 January 2001);
- Vice President Richard B. CHENEY (Since 20 January 2001) head of government: Governor Dr. Charles Wesley TURNBULL (since 5 January 1999) and Lieutenant Governor Gererd LUZ James II (since 5 January 1999) cabinet: NA elections: US president and vice president elected on the same ticket for four-year terms;
- governor and lieutenant governor elected on the same ticket by popular vote for four-year terms;
- election last held 3 November 1998 (next to be held NA November 2002) election results: Dr. Charles Wesley TURNBULL elected governor;
- percent of vote - Dr. Charles W. TURNBULL (Democrat) 58.9%, former Governor Roy L. SCHNEIDER (ICM) 41.1%
chief of state: President William Jefferson CLINTON George W. BUSH of the US (since 20 January 1993); 2001); Vice President Albert GORE, Jr. (since Richard B. CHENEY (Since 20 January 1993)2001) head of government: Governor Dr. Charles Wesley TURNBULL (since 5 January 1999) and Lieutenant Governor Gererd LUZ James II (since 5 January 1999)
- chief of state:
- President George W. BUSH of the US (since 20 January 2001); Vice President Richard B. CHENEY (Since 20 January 2001)
- election results:
- Dr. Charles Wesley TURNBULL reelected governor; percent of vote - Dr. Charles Wesley TURNBULL (Democrat) 50.5%, John de Jongh 24.4%
- elections:
- US president and vice president elected on the same ticket for four-year terms;
- governor and lieutenant governor elected on the same ticket by popular vote for four-year terms;
- election last held 5 November 2002 (next to be held NA November 2006)
- head of government:
- Governor Dr. Charles Wesley TURNBULL (since 5 January 1999) and Lieutenant Governor Gererd LUZ James II (since 5 January 1999)
- cabinet:
- NA
chief of state: President George W. BUSH of the US (since 20 January 2001); Vice President Richard B. CHENEY (Since 20 January 2001) head
election results: Dr. Charles Wesley TURNBULL reelected governor; percent of government: Governor vote - Dr. Charles Wesley TURNBULL (since 5 January 1999) and Lieutenant Governor Gererd LUZ James II (since 5 January 1999) cabinet: NA (Democrat) 50.5%, John de Jongh 24.4%
elections: US president and vice president elected on the same ticket for four-year terms; governor and lieutenant governor elected on the same ticket by popular vote for four-year terms; election last held 3 5 November 1998 2002 (next to be held NA November 2002) election results: Dr. Charles Wesley TURNBULL elected governor; percent 2006)
head of vote - government: Governor Dr. Charles W. Wesley TURNBULL (Democrat) 58.9%, former (since 5 January 1999) and Lieutenant Governor Roy L. SCHNEIDER (ICM) 41.1% Gererd LUZ James II (since 5 January 1999)
cabinet: NA
- chief of state:
- President George W. BUSH of the US (since 20 January 2001); Vice President Richard B. CHENEY (Since 20 January 2001)
- election results:
- Dr. Charles Wesley TURNBULL reelected governor; percent of vote - Dr. Charles Wesley TURNBULL (Democrat) 50.5%, John de JONGH 24.4%
- elections:
- US president and vice president elected on the same ticket for four-year terms;
- governor and lieutenant governor elected on the same ticket by popular vote for four-year terms;
- election last held 5 November 2002 (next to be held NA November 2006)
- head of government:
- Governor Dr. Charles Wesley TURNBULL (since 5 January 1999) and Lieutenant Governor Vargrave RICHARDS (since NA January 2003)
- cabinet:
- NA
chief of state: President George W. BUSH of the US (since 20 January 2001); Vice President Richard B. CHENEY (Since 20 January 2001)
election results: Dr. Charles Wesley TURNBULL reelected governor; percent of vote - Dr. Charles Wesley TURNBULL (Democrat) 50.5%, John de Jongh JONGH 24.4%
elections: US president and vice president elected on the same ticket for four-year terms; governor and lieutenant governor elected on the same ticket by popular vote for four-year terms; election last held 5 November 2002 (next to be held NA November 2006)
head of government: Governor Dr. Charles Wesley TURNBULL (since 5 January 1999) and Lieutenant Governor Gererd LUZ James II Vargrave RICHARDS (since 5 NA January 1999) 2003)
cabinet: NA
- chief of state:
- President George W. BUSH of the US (since 20 January 2001)
- head of government:
- Governor Dr. Charles Wesley TURNBULL (since 5 January 1999)
- cabinet:
- NA
- elections:
- US president and vice president elected on the same ticket for four-year terms;
- governor and lieutenant governor elected on the same ticket by popular vote for four-year terms;
- election last held 5 November 2002 (next to be held NA November 2006)
- election results:
- Dr. Charles Wesley TURNBULL reelected governor; percent of vote - Dr. Charles Wesley TURNBULL (Democrat) 50.5%, John de JONGH 24.4%
chief of state: President George W. BUSH of the US (since 20 January 2001); Vice President Richard B. CHENEY (Since 20 January 2001)election results: Dr. Charles Wesley TURNBULL reelected governor; percent head of vote - government: Governor Dr. Charles Wesley TURNBULL (Democrat) 50.5%, John de JONGH 24.4% (since 5 January 1999)
cabinet: NA
elections: US president and vice president elected on the same ticket for four-year terms; governor and lieutenant governor elected on the same ticket by popular vote for four-year terms; election last held 5 November 2002 (next to be held NA November 2006)head election results: Dr. Charles Wesley TURNBULL reelected governor; percent of government: Governor vote - Dr. Charles Wesley TURNBULL (since 5 January 1999) and Lieutenant Governor Vargrave RICHARDS (since NA January 2003) (Democrat) 50.5%, John de JONGH 24.4%
cabinet: NA
- chief of state:
- President George W. BUSH of the US (since 20 January 2001)
- head of government:
- Governor Dr. Charles Wesley TURNBULL (since 5 January 1999)
- cabinet:
- NA
- elections:
- US president and vice president elected on the same ticket for four-year terms;
- governor and lieutenant governor elected on the same ticket by popular vote for four-year terms;
- election last held 5 November 2002 (next to be held November 2006)
- election results:
- Dr. Charles Wesley TURNBULL reelected governor; percent of vote - Dr. Charles Wesley TURNBULL (Democrat) 50.5%, John de JONGH 24.4%
chief of state: President George W. BUSH of the US (since 20 January 2001)
head of government: Governor Dr. Charles Wesley TURNBULL (since 5 January 1999)
cabinet: NA
elections: US president and vice president elected on the same ticket for four-year terms; governor and lieutenant governor elected on the same ticket by popular vote for four-year terms; election last held 5 November 2002 (next to be held NA November 2006)
election results: Dr. Charles Wesley TURNBULL reelected governor; percent of vote - Dr. Charles Wesley TURNBULL (Democrat) 50.5%, John de JONGH 24.4%
- chief of state:
- President George W. BUSH of the US (since 20 January 2001); Vice President Richard B. CHENEY (since 20 January 2001)
- head of government:
- Governor Dr. Charles Wesley TURNBULL (since 5 January 1999)
- cabinet:
- NA
- elections:
- under the US Consitution, residents of unincorporated territories, such as the Virgin Islands, do not vote in elections for US president and vice president;
- governor and lieutenant governor elected on the same ticket by popular vote for four-year terms (eligible for a second term);
- election last held 7 and 21 November 2006 (next to be held November 2010)
- election results:
- John DeJONGH elected governor and takes office in January 2007; percent of vote - John DeJONGH 57.3%, Kenneth MAPP 42.7%
chief of state: President George W. BUSH of the US (since 20 January 2001); Vice President Richard B. CHENEY (since 20 January 2001)
head of government: Governor Dr. Charles Wesley TURNBULL (since 5 January 1999)
cabinet: NA
elections: under the US Consitution, residents of unincorporated territories, such as the Virgin Islands, do not vote in elections for US president and vice president elected on the same ticket for four-year terms; president; governor and lieutenant governor elected on the same ticket by popular vote for four-year terms; terms (eligible for a second term); election last held 5 7 and 21 November 2002 2006 (next to be held November 2006) 2010)
election results: Dr. Charles Wesley TURNBULL reelected governor; John DeJONGH elected governor and takes office in January 2007; percent of vote - Dr. Charles Wesley TURNBULL (Democrat) 50.5%, John de JONGH 24.4% DeJONGH 57.3%, Kenneth MAPP 42.7%
- chief of state:
- President George W. BUSH of the US (since 20 January 2001); Vice President Richard B. CHENEY (since 20 January 2001)
- head of government:
- Governor John DeJONGH (since 1 January 2007)
- cabinet:
- NA
- elections:
- under the US Constitution, residents of unincorporated territories, such as the Virgin Islands, do not vote in elections for US president and vice president;
- governor and lieutenant governor elected on the same ticket by popular vote for four-year terms (eligible for a second term);
- election last held 7 and 21 November 2006 (next to be held November 2010)
- election results:
- John DeJONGH elected governor; percent of vote - John DeJONGH 57.3%, Kenneth MAPP 42.7%
chief of state: President George W. BUSH of the US (since 20 January 2001); Vice President Richard B. CHENEY (since 20 January 2001)
head of government: Governor Dr. Charles Wesley TURNBULL John DeJONGH (since 5 1 January 1999) 2007)
cabinet: NA
elections: under the US Consitution, Constitution, residents of unincorporated territories, such as the Virgin Islands, do not vote in elections for US president and vice president; governor and lieutenant governor elected on the same ticket by popular vote for four-year terms (eligible for a second term); election last held 7 and 21 November 2006 (next to be held November 2010)
election results: John DeJONGH elected governor and takes office in January 2007; governor; percent of vote - John DeJONGH 57.3%, Kenneth MAPP 42.7%
- chief of state:
- President George W. BUSH of the US (since 20 January 2001); Vice President Richard B. CHENEY (since 20 January 2001)
- head of government:
- Governor John DeJONGH (since 1 January 2007)
- cabinet:
- NA
- elections:
- under the US Constitution, residents of unincorporated territories, such as the Virgin Islands, do not vote in elections for US president and vice president;
- however, they may vote in the Democratic and Republican presidential primary elections;
- governor and lieutenant governor elected on the same ticket by popular vote for four-year terms (eligible for a second term);
- election last held 7 and 21 November 2006 (next to be held November 2010)
- election results:
- John DeJONGH elected governor; percent of vote - John DeJONGH 57.3%, Kenneth MAPP 42.7%
chief of state: President George W. BUSH of the US (since 20 January 2001); Vice President Richard B. CHENEY (since 20 January 2001)
head of government: Governor John DeJONGH (since 1 January 2007)
cabinet: NA
elections: under the US Constitution, residents of unincorporated territories, such as the Virgin Islands, do not vote in elections for US president and vice president; however, they may vote in the Democratic and Republican presidential primary elections; governor and lieutenant governor elected on the same ticket by popular vote for four-year terms (eligible for a second term); election last held 7 and 21 November 2006 (next to be held November 2010)
election results: John DeJONGH elected governor; percent of vote - John DeJONGH 57.3%, Kenneth MAPP 42.7%
- chief of state:
- President Barack H. OBAMA (since 20 January 2009); Vice President Joseph R. BIDEN (since 20 January 2009)
- head of government:
- Governor John DeJONGH (since 1 January 2007)
- cabinet:
- NA
- elections:
- under the US Constitution, residents of unincorporated territories, such as the Virgin Islands, do not vote in elections for US president and vice president;
- however, they may vote in the Democratic and Republican presidential primary elections;
- governor and lieutenant governor elected on the same ticket by popular vote for four-year terms (eligible for a second term);
- election last held 7 and 21 November 2006 (next to be held November 2010)
- election results:
- John DeJONGH elected governor; percent of vote - John DeJONGH 57.3%, Kenneth MAPP 42.7%
chief of state:
President George W. BUSH of the US Barack H. OBAMA (since 20 January 2001); 2009); Vice President Richard B. CHENEY Joseph R. BIDEN (since 20 January 2001) 2009)
head of government:
Governor John DeJONGH (since 1 January 2007)
cabinet:
NA
elections:
under the US Constitution, residents of unincorporated territories, such as the Virgin Islands, do not vote in elections for US president and vice president; however, they may vote in the Democratic and Republican presidential primary elections; governor and lieutenant governor elected on the same ticket by popular vote for four-year terms (eligible for a second term); election last held 7 and 21 November 2006 (next to be held November 2010)
election results:
John DeJONGH elected governor; percent of vote - John DeJONGH 57.3%, Kenneth MAPP 42.7%
The same text in 5 editions, 2010 to 2014.
- chief of state:
- President Barack H. OBAMA (since 20 January 2009); Vice President Joseph R. BIDEN (since 20 January 2009)
- head of government:
- Governor John DeJONGH (since 1 January 2007)
- cabinet:
NA
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- under the US Constitution, residents of unincorporated territories, such as the Virgin Islands, do not vote in elections for US president and vice president;
- however, they may vote in the Democratic and Republican presidential primary elections;
- governor and lieutenant governor elected on the same ticket by popular vote for four-year terms (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 2 November 2010 (next to be held in November 2014)
- election results:
- John DeJONGH reelected governor; percent of vote - John DeJONGH 56.3%, Kenneth MAPP 43.6%
chief of state:
President Barack H. OBAMA (since 20 January 2009); Vice President Joseph R. BIDEN (since 20 January 2009)
head of government:
Governor John DeJONGH (since 1 January 2007)
cabinet:
NA
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
under the US Constitution, residents of unincorporated territories, such as the Virgin Islands, do not vote in elections for US president and vice president; however, they may vote in the Democratic and Republican presidential primary elections; governor and lieutenant governor elected on the same ticket by popular vote for four-year terms (eligible for a second term); election last held 7 and 21 on 2 November 2006 2010 (next to be held in November 2010) 2014)
election results:
John DeJONGH elected reelected governor; percent of vote - John DeJONGH 57.3%, 56.3%, Kenneth MAPP 42.7% 43.6%
The same text in 2015 and 2016.
- chief of state:
- President Barack H. OBAMA (since 20 January 2009); Vice President Joseph R. BIDEN (since 20 January 2009)
- head of government:
- Governor Kenneth MAPP (since 5 January 2015), Lieutenant Governor Osbert POTTER (since 5 January 2015)
- cabinet:
- Territorial Cabinet appointed by the governor and confirmed by the Senate
- elections/appointments:
- president and vice president indirectly elected on the same ballot by an Electoral College of 'electors' chosen from each state;
- president and vice president serve a 4-year term (eligible for a second term);
- under the US Constitution, residents of the Virgin Islands do not vote in elections for US president and vice president;
- however, they may vote in the Democratic and Republican presidential primary elections;
- governor and lieutenant governor directly elected on the same ballot by absolute majority vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 4-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 4 November 2014 (next to be held in November 2018)
- election results:
- Kenneth MAPP elected governor; percent of vote in runoff - Kenneth MAPP (independent) 63.9%, Donna CHRISTIAN-CHRISTIANSEN (Democratic Party) 36.1%
chief of state:
head of government:John DeJONGH Kenneth MAPP (since 1 5 January 2007) 2015), Lieutenant Governor Osbert POTTER (since 5 January 2015)
cabinet:
NA
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
elections/appointments: president and vice president indirectly elected on the same ballot by an Electoral College of 'electors' chosen from each state; president and vice president serve a 4-year term (eligible for a second term); under the US Constitution, residents of unincorporated territories, such as the Virgin Islands, Islands do not vote in elections for US president and vice president; however, they may vote in the Democratic and Republican presidential primary elections; governor and lieutenant governor directly elected on the same ticket ballot by popular absolute majority vote in 2 rounds if needed for four-year terms a 4-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 2 4 November 2010 2014 (next to be held in November 2014) 2018)
election results:
John DeJONGH reelectedJohn DeJONGH 56.3%, Kenneth MAPP 43.6% (independent) 63.9%, Donna CHRISTIAN-CHRISTIANSEN (Democratic Party) 36.1%
- chief of state:
- President Donald J. TRUMP (since 20 January 2017); Vice President Michael R. PENCE (since 20 January 2017)
- head of government:
- Governor Kenneth MAPP (since 5 January 2015), Lieutenant Governor Osbert POTTER (since 5 January 2015)
- cabinet:
- Territorial Cabinet appointed by the governor and confirmed by the Senate
- elections/appointments:
- president and vice president indirectly elected on the same ballot by an Electoral College of 'electors' chosen from each state;
- president and vice president serve a 4-year term (eligible for a second term);
- under the US Constitution, residents of the Virgin Islands do not vote in elections for US president and vice president;
- however, they may vote in the Democratic and Republican presidential primary elections;
- governor and lieutenant governor directly elected on the same ballot by absolute majority vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 4-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 4 November 2014 (next to be held in November 2018)
- election results:
- Kenneth MAPP elected governor; percent of vote in runoff - Kenneth MAPP (independent) 63.9%, Donna CHRISTIAN-CHRISTIANSEN (Democratic Party) 36.1%
chief of state: President Barack H. OBAMA Donald J. TRUMP (since 20 January 2009); 2017); Vice President Joseph Michael R. BIDEN PENCE (since 20 January 2009) 2017)
head of government: Governor Kenneth MAPP (since 5 January 2015), Lieutenant Governor Osbert POTTER (since 5 January 2015)
cabinet: Territorial Cabinet appointed by the governor and confirmed by the Senate
elections/appointments: president and vice president indirectly elected on the same ballot by an Electoral College of 'electors' chosen from each state; president and vice president serve a 4-year term (eligible for a second term); under the US Constitution, residents of the Virgin Islands do not vote in elections for US president and vice president; however, they may vote in the Democratic and Republican presidential primary elections; governor and lieutenant governor directly elected on the same ballot by absolute majority vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 4-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 4 November 2014 (next to be held in November 2018)
election results: Kenneth MAPP elected governor; percent of vote in runoff - Kenneth MAPP (independent) 63.9%, Donna CHRISTIAN-CHRISTIANSEN (Democratic Party) 36.1%
- chief of state:
- President Donald J. TRUMP (since 20 January 2017); Vice President Michael R. PENCE (since 20 January 2017)
- head of government:
- Governor Kenneth MAPP (since 5 January 2015), Lieutenant Governor Osbert POTTER (since 5 January 2015)
- cabinet:
- Territorial Cabinet appointed by the governor and confirmed by the Senate
- elections/appointments:
- president and vice president indirectly elected on the same ballot by an Electoral College of 'electors' chosen from each state;
- president and vice president serve a 4-year term (eligible for a second term);
- under the US Constitution, residents of the Virgin Islands do not vote in elections for US president and vice president;
- however, they may vote in the Democratic and Republican presidential primary elections;
- governor and lieutenant governor directly elected on the same ballot by absolute majority vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 4-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 6 November 2018 (next to be held in November 2022)
- election results:
- Albert BRYAN (Democratic Party) 37.9%, incumbent Kenneth MAPP (independent) 33.7%, Adlah Donastorg, Jr. (independent) 16.4%; a runoff will be held 20 November 2018
chief of state: President Donald J. TRUMP (since 20 January 2017); Vice President Michael R. PENCE (since 20 January 2017)
head of government: Governor Kenneth MAPP (since 5 January 2015), Lieutenant Governor Osbert POTTER (since 5 January 2015)
cabinet: Territorial Cabinet appointed by the governor and confirmed by the Senate
elections/appointments: president and vice president indirectly elected on the same ballot by an Electoral College of 'electors' chosen from each state; president and vice president serve a 4-year term (eligible for a second term); under the US Constitution, residents of the Virgin Islands do not vote in elections for US president and vice president; however, they may vote in the Democratic and Republican presidential primary elections; governor and lieutenant governor directly elected on the same ballot by absolute majority vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 4-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 4 6 November 2014 2018 (next to be held in November 2018) 2022)
election results: Kenneth MAPP elected governor; percent of vote in runoff - Albert BRYAN (Democratic Party) 37.9%, incumbent Kenneth MAPP (independent) 63.9%, Donna CHRISTIAN-CHRISTIANSEN (Democratic Party) 36.1% 33.7%, Adlah Donastorg, Jr. (independent) 16.4%; a runoff will be held 20 November 2018
The same text in 2019 and 2020.
- chief of state:
- President Donald J. TRUMP (since 20 January 2017); Vice President Michael R. PENCE (since 20 January 2017)
- head of government:
- Governor Albert BRYAN,
- Jr. (since 7 January 2019),
- Lieutenant Governor Tregenza ROACH (since 7 January 2019)
- cabinet:
- Territorial Cabinet appointed by the governor and confirmed by the Senate
- elections/appointments:
- president and vice president indirectly elected on the same ballot by an Electoral College of 'electors' chosen from each state;
- president and vice president serve a 4-year term (eligible for a second term);
- under the US Constitution, residents of the Virgin Islands do not vote in elections for US president and vice president;
- however, they may vote in the Democratic and Republican presidential primary elections;
- governor and lieutenant governor directly elected on the same ballot by absolute majority vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 4-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 6 November 2018 with a runoff on 20 November 2018 (next to be held in November 2022)
- election results:
- Albert BRYAN, Jr. elected governor in the second round;
- percent of vote in first round - Albert BRYAN, Jr. (Democratic Party) 38.1%, Kenneth MAPP (independent) 33.5%, Adlah "Foncie" DONASTORG, Jr. (independent) 16.5%, other 11.9%;
- percent of vote in second round- Albert BRYAN, Jr. (Democratic Party) 54.5%, Kenneth MAPP (independent) 45.2%, other .3%
chief of state: President Donald J. TRUMP (since 20 January 2017); Vice President Michael R. PENCE (since 20 January 2017)
head of government: Governor Kenneth MAPP Albert BRYAN, Jr. (since 5 7 January 2015), 2019), Lieutenant Governor Osbert POTTER Tregenza ROACH (since 5 7 January 2015) 2019)
cabinet: Territorial Cabinet appointed by the governor and confirmed by the Senate
elections/appointments: president and vice president indirectly elected on the same ballot by an Electoral College of 'electors' chosen from each state; president and vice president serve a 4-year term (eligible for a second term); under the US Constitution, residents of the Virgin Islands do not vote in elections for US president and vice president; however, they may vote in the Democratic and Republican presidential primary elections; governor and lieutenant governor directly elected on the same ballot by absolute majority vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 4-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 6 November 2018 with a runoff on 20 November 2018 (next to be held in November 2022)
election results: Albert BRYAN BRYAN, Jr. elected governor in the second round; percent of vote in first round - Albert BRYAN, Jr. (Democratic Party) 37.9%, incumbent 38.1%, Kenneth MAPP (independent) 33.7%, 33.5%, Adlah Donastorg, "Foncie" DONASTORG, Jr. (independent) 16.4%; a runoff will be held 20 November 2018 16.5%, other 11.9%; percent of vote in second round- Albert BRYAN, Jr. (Democratic Party) 54.5%, Kenneth MAPP (independent) 45.2%, other .3%
- chief of state:
- President Joseph R. BIDEN Jr. (since 20 January 2021); Vice President Kamala D. HARRIS (since 20 January 2021)
- head of government:
- Governor Albert BRYAN,
- Jr. (since 7 January 2019),
- Lieutenant Governor Tregenza ROACH (since 7 January 2019)
- cabinet:
- Territorial Cabinet appointed by the governor and confirmed by the Senate
- elections/appointments:
- president and vice president indirectly elected on the same ballot by an Electoral College of 'electors' chosen from each state;
- president and vice president serve a 4-year term (eligible for a second term);
- under the US Constitution, residents of the Virgin Islands do not vote in elections for US president and vice president;
- however, they may vote in the Democratic and Republican presidential primary elections;
- governor and lieutenant governor directly elected on the same ballot by absolute majority vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 4-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 6 November 2018 with a runoff on 20 November 2018 (next to be held in November 2022)
- election results:
- Albert BRYAN, Jr. elected governor in the second round;
- percent of vote in first round - Albert BRYAN, Jr. (Democratic Party) 38.1%, Kenneth MAPP (independent) 33.5%, Adlah "Foncie" DONASTORG, Jr. (independent) 16.5%, other 11.9%;
- percent of vote in second round- Albert BRYAN, Jr. (Democratic Party) 54.5%, Kenneth MAPP (independent) 45.2%, other .3%
chief of state: President Donald J. TRUMP Joseph R. BIDEN Jr. (since 20 January 2017); 2021); Vice President Michael R. PENCE Kamala D. HARRIS (since 20 January 2017) 2021)
head of government: Governor Albert BRYAN, Jr. (since 7 January 2019), Lieutenant Governor Tregenza ROACH (since 7 January 2019)
cabinet: Territorial Cabinet appointed by the governor and confirmed by the Senate
elections/appointments: president and vice president indirectly elected on the same ballot by an Electoral College of 'electors' chosen from each state; president and vice president serve a 4-year term (eligible for a second term); under the US Constitution, residents of the Virgin Islands do not vote in elections for US president and vice president; however, they may vote in the Democratic and Republican presidential primary elections; governor and lieutenant governor directly elected on the same ballot by absolute majority vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 4-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 6 November 2018 with a runoff on 20 November 2018 (next to be held in November 2022)
election results: Albert BRYAN, Jr. elected governor in the second round; percent of vote in first round - Albert BRYAN, Jr. (Democratic Party) 38.1%, Kenneth MAPP (independent) 33.5%, Adlah "Foncie" DONASTORG, Jr. (independent) 16.5%, other 11.9%; percent of vote in second round- Albert BRYAN, Jr. (Democratic Party) 54.5%, Kenneth MAPP (independent) 45.2%, other .3%
The same text in 2022 and 2023.
- chief of state:
- President Joseph R. BIDEN, Jr. (since 20 January 2021); Vice President Kamala D. HARRIS (since 20 January 2021)
- head of government:
- Governor Albert BRYAN,
- Jr. (since 7 January 2019),
- Lieutenant Governor Tregenza ROACH (since 7 January 2019)
- cabinet:
- Territorial Cabinet appointed by the governor and confirmed by the Senate
- elections/appointments:
- president and vice president indirectly elected on the same ballot by an Electoral College of 'electors' chosen from each state;
- president and vice president serve a 4-year term (eligible for a second term);
- under the US Constitution, residents of the Virgin Islands do not vote in elections for US president and vice president;
- however, they may vote in the Democratic and Republican presidential primary elections;
- governor and lieutenant governor directly elected on the same ballot by absolute majority vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 4-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 8 November 2022 (next to be held in November 2026)
- election results:
- Albert BRYAN,
- Jr. reelected governor;
- percent of vote - Albert BRYAN,
- Jr. (Democratic Party) 56%,
- Kurt VIALET (independent) 38%
chief of state: President Joseph R. BIDEN BIDEN, Jr. (since 20 January 2021); Vice President Kamala D. HARRIS (since 20 January 2021)
head of government: Governor Albert BRYAN, Jr. (since 7 January 2019), Lieutenant Governor Tregenza ROACH (since 7 January 2019)
cabinet: Territorial Cabinet appointed by the governor and confirmed by the Senate
elections/appointments: president and vice president indirectly elected on the same ballot by an Electoral College of 'electors' chosen from each state; president and vice president serve a 4-year term (eligible for a second term); under the US Constitution, residents of the Virgin Islands do not vote in elections for US president and vice president; however, they may vote in the Democratic and Republican presidential primary elections; governor and lieutenant governor directly elected on the same ballot by absolute majority vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 4-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 6 November 2018 with a runoff on 20 8 November 2018 2022 (next to be held in November 2022) 2026)
election results: Albert BRYAN, Jr. elected governor in the second round; reelected governor; percent of vote in first round - Albert BRYAN, Jr. (Democratic Party) 38.1%, Kenneth MAPP (independent) 33.5%, Adlah "Foncie" DONASTORG, Jr. (independent) 16.5%, other 11.9%; percent of vote in second round- Albert BRYAN, Jr. (Democratic Party) 54.5%, Kenneth MAPP 56%, Kurt VIALET (independent) 45.2%, other .3% 38%
- chief of state:
- President Joseph R. BIDEN, Jr. (since 20 January 2021)
- head of government:
- Governor Albert BRYAN, Jr. (since 7 January 2019)
- cabinet:
- Territorial Cabinet appointed by the governor and confirmed by the Senate
- elections/appointments:
- president and vice president indirectly elected on the same ballot by an Electoral College of 'electors' chosen from each state;
- president and vice president serve a 4-year term (eligible for a second term);
- under the US Constitution, residents of the Virgin Islands do not vote in elections for US president and vice president;
- however, they may vote in the Democratic and Republican presidential primary elections;
- governor and lieutenant governor directly elected on the same ballot by absolute majority vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 4-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 8 November 2022 (next to be held in November 2026)
- election results:
2022: Albert BRYAN, Jr. reelected governor;
- percent of vote - Albert BRYAN,
- Jr. (Democratic Party) 56%,
- Kurt VIALET (independent) 38%
- 2018: Albert BRYAN, Jr. elected governor in the second round;
- percent of vote in first round - Albert BRYAN, Jr. (Democratic Party) 38.1%, Kenneth MAPP (independent) 33.5%, Adlah "Foncie" DONASTORG, Jr. (independent) 16.5%, other 11.9%;
- percent of vote in second round- Albert BRYAN, Jr. (Democratic Party) 54.5%, Kenneth MAPP (independent) 45.2%, other 0.3%
chief of state: President Joseph R. BIDEN, Jr. (since 20 January 2021); Vice President Kamala D. HARRIS (since 20 January 2021)
head of government: Governor Albert BRYAN, Jr. (since 7 January 2019), Lieutenant Governor Tregenza ROACH (since 7 January 2019)
cabinet: Territorial Cabinet appointed by the governor and confirmed by the Senate
elections/appointments: president and vice president indirectly elected on the same ballot by an Electoral College of 'electors' chosen from each state; president and vice president serve a 4-year term (eligible for a second term); under the US Constitution, residents of the Virgin Islands do not vote in elections for US president and vice president; however, they may vote in the Democratic and Republican presidential primary elections; governor and lieutenant governor directly elected on the same ballot by absolute majority vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 4-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 8 November 2022 (next to be held in November 2026)
election results:
2022: Albert BRYAN, Jr. reelected governor; percent of vote - Albert BRYAN, Jr. (Democratic Party) 56%, Kurt VIALET (independent) 38%
2018: Albert BRYAN, Jr. elected governor in the second round; percent of vote in first round - Albert BRYAN, Jr. (Democratic Party) 38.1%, Kenneth MAPP (independent) 33.5%, Adlah "Foncie" DONASTORG, Jr. (independent) 16.5%, other 11.9%; percent of vote in second round- Albert BRYAN, Jr. (Democratic Party) 54.5%, Kenneth MAPP (independent) 45.2%, other 0.3%
- chief of state:
- President Donald J. TRUMP (since 20 January 2025)
- head of government:
- Governor Albert BRYAN, Jr. (since 7 January 2019)
- cabinet:
- Territorial Cabinet appointed by the governor and confirmed by the Senate
- election/appointment process:
- president and vice president indirectly elected on the same ballot by an Electoral College of electors chosen from each state;
- president and vice president serve a 4-year term (eligible for a second term);
- under the US Constitution, residents of the Virgin Islands do not vote in elections for US president and vice president, but they can vote in the Democratic and Republican party presidential primary elections;
- governor and lieutenant governor directly elected on the same ballot by absolute majority vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 4-year term (eligible for a second term)
- most recent election date:
- 8 November 2022
- election results:
2022: Albert BRYAN, Jr. reelected governor;
- percent of vote - Albert BRYAN,
- Jr. (Democratic Party) 56%,
- Kurt VIALET (independent) 38%
- 2018: Albert BRYAN, Jr. elected governor in the second round;
- percent of vote in first round - Albert BRYAN, Jr. (Democratic Party) 38.1%, Kenneth MAPP (independent) 33.5%, Adlah "Foncie" DONASTORG, Jr. (independent) 16.5%, other 11.9%;
- percent of vote in second round- Albert BRYAN, Jr. (Democratic Party) 54.5%, Kenneth MAPP (independent) 45.2%, other 0.3%
- expected date of next election:
- November 2026
chief of state: President Joseph R. BIDEN, Jr. Donald J. TRUMP (since 20 January 2021) 2025)
head of government: Governor Albert BRYAN, Jr. (since 7 January 2019)
cabinet: Territorial Cabinet appointed by the governor and confirmed by the Senateelections/appointments: election/appointment process: president and vice president indirectly elected on the same ballot by an Electoral College of 'electors' electors chosen from each state; president and vice president serve a 4-year term (eligible for a second term); under the US Constitution, residents of the Virgin Islands do not vote in elections for US president and vice president; however, president, but they may can vote in the Democratic and Republican party presidential primary elections; governor and lieutenant governor directly elected on the same ballot by absolute majority vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 4-year term (eligible for a second term); term)
most recent election last held on date: 8 November 2022 (next to be held in November 2026)
election results:
2022: Albert BRYAN, Jr. reelected governor; percent of vote - Albert BRYAN, Jr. (Democratic Party) 56%, Kurt VIALET (independent) 38%
2018: Albert BRYAN, Jr. elected governor in the second round; percent of vote in first round - Albert BRYAN, Jr. (Democratic Party) 38.1%, Kenneth MAPP (independent) 33.5%, Adlah "Foncie" DONASTORG, Jr. (independent) 16.5%, other 11.9%; percent of vote in second round- Albert BRYAN, Jr. (Democratic Party) 54.5%, Kenneth MAPP (independent) 45.2%, other 0.3%
expected date of next election: November 2026
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Central Intelligence Agency. “Virgin Islands: Executive branch.” The World Factbook, 1990–2025 editions. Archived by The Factbook, thefactbook.org/virgin-islands/executive-branch.