Definitions for "Lieutenant Governor"
second in command to the Governor of a state; presides over the Texas Senate
A deputy governor acting as the chief civil officer of one of several colonies under a Governor-General. At this time, Lieutenant Governor Hotham was reporting to the Secretary of State for the Colonies. Sir George Greyhe also acted as the Colonial Secretary for the Colony of Victoria. As a nominal Head of State at the provincial level, the Lieutenant Governor is empowered with the responsibility of representing the Queen in the province.
an elected official serving as deputy to the governor of a state of the United States
Keywords:  spokesperson, people
a spokesperson for the people