"The Honorable (Surname), Governor of (State")," introduce them properly. A governor's formal title is "The Honorable (Surname). " You can indicate the state or area they control after their title. This lengthy title should only be used when presenting somebody to a gathering, such as at a speech or rally. If you are using this style in your writings, use abbreviations instead. In speeches and letters, it is customary to begin with Mr. /Ms. (or Mrs.) followed by the person's first name. For example, John F. Kennedy would be referred to as "Mr. Kennedy" or "Mrs. Kennedy." The beginning "The Honorable..." is not necessary for people who are not judges or lawyers; they already have an official title because they hold an office under the government. Only start with this formality if it is appropriate for someone else to do so first. For example, if a president wants people to call him "Mr. President" rather than "the President," he can tell them so by sending out a memo stating that future memos will use his first name only. It is also acceptable to start with just "Governor" and then mention the state or area later.