The Lieutenant Governor of Pennsylvania serves as the second-highest executive officer in the state, presiding over the State Senate and serving on several important boards and commissions.
Effective lieutenant governor candidates should demonstrate leadership experience, understanding of state government operations, commitment to bipartisan cooperation, and alignment with the gubernatorial candidate's vision while bringing complementary skills and perspectives.
Since Pennsylvania reformed its election process to have lieutenant governor candidates run on a joint ticket with gubernatorial candidates, the selection process now emphasizes ticket balance, regional representation, and shared policy vision.