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Whenever the office of lieutenant governor becomes vacant due to death, resignation, removal from office, or permanent incapacity, the governor shall nominate a lieutenant governor, who shall take office upon confirmation by a majority vote of both the Senate and the House of Representatives of the General Court.
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