Lieutenant Governor of the United States Virgin Islands facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Lieutenant Governor of the United States Virgin Islands
Incumbent Tregenza Roach since January 7, 2019
Formation	July 1, 1969
First holder	David Earle Maas
Website	http://ltg.gov.vi/

The Lieutenant Governor is an important leader in the United States Virgin Islands. This person works closely with the Governor to help run the government. They are elected by the people of the Virgin Islands.

This article shares a list of all the people who have served as Lieutenant Governor since 1969. This is when the position became an elected role.

Understanding the Role of Lieutenant Governor

The Lieutenant Governor is like a vice-president for the U.S. Virgin Islands. They are the second-highest elected official. Their main job is to support the Governor. They also take over if the Governor cannot do their job.

What Does a Lieutenant Governor Do?

The Lieutenant Governor has many responsibilities. They often oversee different government departments. They also represent the Virgin Islands at various events. This role helps keep the government running smoothly.

Elected Lieutenant Governors (1969–Present)

Since 1969, the people of the U.S. Virgin Islands have elected their Lieutenant Governors. Each person serves a term, usually for four years. They work to improve life for everyone in the islands.

Political Parties and Their Colors

Lieutenant Governors often belong to political parties. These parties have different ideas about how to run the government. Here are the main parties mentioned in this list:

•       Republican (3 people have been Republican Lieutenant Governors)
•       Independent Citizens Movement (1 person has been from this movement)
•       Democratic (7 people have been Democratic Lieutenant Governors)
•       Independent (1 person has been an Independent Lieutenant Governor)

List of Lieutenant Governors by Term

Here is a list of the people who have served as Lieutenant Governor of the U.S. Virgin Islands. It shows when they started and ended their time in office. It also shows their political party.

No.	Image	Lieutenant Governor	Took office	Left office		Party
1	David Earle Maas	David Earle Maas	July 1, 1969	February 20, 1973		Republican
2	Athniel C. Ottley	Athniel C. Ottley	April 5, 1973	January 6, 1975		Republican
3	Juan Francisco Luis	Juan Francisco Luis	January 6, 1975	January 2, 1978		Independent Citizens Movement
4	Henry A. Millin	Henry A. Millin	April 10, 1978	January 1983		Democrat
5	Julio Brady	Julio Brady	January 1983	January 5, 1987		Democrat
6	Derek M. Hodge	Derek M. Hodge	January 5, 1987	January 2, 1995		Democrat
7	Kenneth Mapp	Kenneth Mapp	January 2, 1995	January 4, 1999		Republican
8	Gerard Luz James II	Gerard Luz James II	January 4, 1999	January 6, 2003		Democrat
9	Vargrave Richards	Vargrave Richards	January 6, 2003	January 1, 2007		Democrat
10	Gregory R. Francis	Gregory R. Francis	January 1, 2007	January 5, 2015		Democrat
11	Osbert Potter	Osbert Potter	January 5, 2015	January 7, 2019		Independent
12	Tregenza Roach	Tregenza Roach	January 7, 2019	Incumbent		Democrat