The Democratic contest to be the party’s nominee for lieutenant governor went from a relatively quiet race to one of the most spirited on the May ballot after one candidate joined the race at the last minute.
Three candidates are battling it out at a time when Democrats are feeling optimistic about their chances of flipping control of statewide seats, although a Democratic lieutenant governor would likely preside over a GOP-controlled Senate and face the possibility of having their powers stripped from them.
As the presiding officer of the state Senate, the lieutenant governor is responsible for assigning bills to committees and calling legislation to the floor for a vote. The lieutenant governor also plays a key role in influencing public opinion over policy decisions through the bully pulpit.
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