When to Capitalize Governor

Is governor capitalized AP style?

Governor is capitalized and abbreviated as Gov. (singular) or Govs. (plural) when it is used as a formal title before an individual’s name. In AP Style, governor is always abbreviated and capitalized when it is part of a formal title–even inside quotations.

Does governor abbreviate?

Meaning of governor in English. (written abbreviation Gov.)

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

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James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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