When addressing or introducing a former state governor, should you call them Governor Smith?

Question

It there another way of refering to them? We have a former governor visiting my work, and we need to know the correct way to address him and refer to him publicly.

Answer 1

Governor Smith will always be the proper introduction unless the Governor is elected to another office or reguests a different salutation.  This holds true for all political offices.

Answer 2

When introducing Joe the former plumber do you say plumber Joe NO! Its Mr. so or so . Why place a pedestal under their feet. It was public service they did not angelic work.

Answer 3

"Governor" is still the proper title.