Yell resigned his post as governor to run again for Congress in 1844, and won the seat.

Just three days before his death, Martin resigned as governor due to an advancing medical condition.

He resigned as governor to accept his Senate seat.

On November 27, 1950, he resigned as governor to assume the seat.

Acevedo resigned as governor in March 2006 citing personal reasons.

In the wake of the scandals there were calls for him to resign as governor.

His action caused him to be resigned as governor.

He resigned as governor due to health reasons in 1882.

Stanley was elected, but did not resign as governor to take the seat until May 1919 and accomplished little in his single term.

Because of ill health he resigned as governor in 1539.