The chief executive officer of a state, usually called the governor's in all the states chosen by popular election. A lieutenant-governor is usually selected in the same manner. In some of the states the result of the election is determined by the legislature, to which the boards of canvassers in each county send the returns of the votes as to those offices in their respective counties. In other states special canvassing boards count and announce the vote. In most states a plurality of votes elects.