Pablo Lemus Navarro assumed office as Governor of the State of Jalisco on 6 December 2024, and his term will end on 5 December 2030.

The governor has the authority to nominate members of his Cabinet of the State of Jalisco, as per the Ley Orgánica del Poder Ejecutivo del Estado de Jalisco, Article 4, Section V.[2] On 2 June 2024, the state election to renew the governorship of Jalisco was held, resulting in Pablo Lemus, candidate of the Citizens' Movement party, as the winner with 44.25% of the votes.

[3] On 16 October 2024, the Federal Electoral Tribunal ratified the victory of Pablo Lemus, for the period between 6 December 2024 and 5 December 2030.

[4][5] After his victory for the governorship of Jalisco, Pablo Lemus presented a proposal for reform to the state public administration before officially assuming office.

[6][7] This proposal was approved on 15 October 2024 and included the creation of two new secretariats:[8]