St. Thomas is an island in the U.S. Virgin Islands, an unincorporated territory of the United States. As such, the islands do not have a president. The head of state is the President of the United States. Locally, the executive branch is headed by a governor. The current governor of the U.S. Virgin Islands is Albert Bryan.
Understanding the governance of U.S. territories is important for civic engagement and accurate knowledge of American political structure. Residents of the U.S. Virgin Islands are U.S. citizens, but they cannot vote in presidential elections unless they reside on the mainland. They do elect a delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives, who can vote in committees but not on the House floor. This status highlights the complex relationship between U.S. territories and the federal government.
