What is the best way to find out who your state governor is?

• A. Ask a friend
• B. Call a payphone directory
• C. Visit your state's website
• D. Check the federal government's site

Answer: (C)

The main idea is to use official state government sources, because they are the authoritative and most up-to-date place to find who holds the governor’s office. Visiting your state's website puts you directly on the source, usually on a page about the governor or the executive branch, where you’ll see the current officeholder’s name, biography, and contact information. That site updates whenever there’s a change, such as an election or succession, so you can trust the information you find there.

Asking a friend can give you a good conversation, but it might be outdated or incomplete. A payphone directory is an outdated source that isn’t reliable for current political offices. The federal government site focuses on national offices and federal agencies, not state leadership, so it won’t reliably list your state governor. If you’re unsure where to start, a quick search for “Governor of [your state] site:.gov” will take you to the official state government page.