Elected Leader of a US State

This page is the CodyCross answer for the clue below from Treasure Island, Group 1029, Puzzle 5 (Private Quarters).

Question is: Elected Leader of a US State

and the answer is: GOVERNOR

Word Meaning:

GOVERNOR — (politics) The chief executive officer of a first-level administrative division of a country.

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