Governors in the United States typically serve four-year terms, but the length and limits on their service vary by state.

• Most states have a four-year term for governors. Exceptions are Vermont and New Hampshire, where the term is two years

• Term limits exist in 37 states, commonly restricting governors to two consecutive four-year terms, totaling 8 years. Some states have lifetime limits of two terms, whether consecutive or not

• Fourteen states have no term limits, allowing governors to serve unlimited terms if re-elected. These include Connecticut, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Washington, and Wisconsin

• Virginia is unique in allowing only one four-year term at a time, prohibiting consecutive terms

• Some states require a pause between terms, such as Indiana and Oregon (one-term pause) and Montana and Wyoming (two-year pause)

• If a governor cannot complete their term, the lieutenant governor usually assumes the office until the next election

In summary, governors mostly serve four-year terms with common limits of two consecutive terms, but term lengths and limits vary significantly by state. Some states allow unlimited terms, while others impose lifetime or consecutive term restrictions