Executive Branch
See also: List of United States Virgin Islands Governors| Office | Name | Party | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| President of the United States | Barack Obama | Democratic | 20 January 2009 |
| Governor | John de Jongh | Democratic | 1 January 2007 |
The governor and the lieutenant governor are elected on the same ticket by popular vote for four-year terms.
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