Governor of Alabama
| Governor of the State of Alabama | |
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Seal of the governor | |
Standard of the governor | |
since April 10, 2017 | |
| Government of Alabama | |
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| Status | |
| Residence | Alabama Governor's Mansion |
| Term length | Four years, renewable once consecutively |
| Precursor | Governor of Alabama Territory |
| Inaugural holder | William Wyatt Bibb |
| Formation | December 14, 1819 |
| Succession | Line of succession |
| Deputy | Lieutenant Governor of Alabama |
| Salary | $127,833 (2022) |
| Website | governor |
The governor of Alabama is the head of government of the U.S. state of Alabama. The governor is the head of the executive branch of Alabama's state government and is charged with enforcing state laws. Kay Ivey is the 54th and current governor since 2017.