Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf said Tuesday that Senate Speaker Pro Tempore Jake Corman would temporarily take over as acting lieutenant governor after John Fetterman followed "standard procedure" to obtain a pacemaker with a defibrillator.
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Fetterman underwent the procedure after suffering a stroke last week. Fetterman's senatorial campaign says the procedure was successful and he "is resting in the hospital and recovering well."
“We continue to wish the Lieutenant Governor the best as he continues to focus on his health and recovery. However, as the Lieutenant Governor is following standard operating procedure, a process is in place to ensure our government remains fully operational," Loup said. mentioned. "This is a short-term transfer of power, and we hope and expect the lieutenant governor to return to his duties very soon."
Under Pennsylvania law, a statement was sent to the General Assembly by a majority of the cabinet secretaries designate and the president pro tempore declaring that the lieutenant governor is unable to exercise the powers and duties of his office, according to a press release. the governor. Office.
The statement was sent Tuesday afternoon after Wolf learned that the lieutenant governor would undergo the procedure. Fetterman can resume his powers and duties four days after his office sends a written statement to the General Assembly noting that there is no invalidity, the governor's office said.