List of Governors of Mato Grosso do Sul
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Appointed Governors
The first three governors of the Brazilian state of Mato Grosso do Sul were appointed by the president, in that time a representative of the military. For short periods, the president of the State Assembly acted as governor.| # | Name | Took office | Left office | Appointed by | Party | Photo |
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| 1 | Arena | None available. | ||||
| acting governor | Arena | None available. | ||||
| 2 | Arena | None available. | ||||
| acting governor | Arena | None available. | ||||
| 3 | PDS | None available. |
Elected Governors
Since 1982, Mato Grosso do SulMato Grosso do Sul
Mato Grosso do Sul is one of the states of Brazil.Neighboring Brazilian states are Mato Grosso, Goiás, Minas Gerais, São Paulo and Paraná. It also borders the countries of Paraguay and Bolivia to the west. The economy of the state is largely based on agriculture and cattle-raising...
has held direct election
Direct election
Direct election is a term describing a system of choosing political officeholders in which the voters directly cast ballots for the person, persons or political party that they desire to see elected. The method by which the winner or winners of a direct election are chosen depends upon the...
s for governor.
| # | Name | Took office | Left office | Party | Notes | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | PMDB | First democratically elected governor. First term. Resigned to run for another office. |
none available | |||
| 5 | PMDB | Elected as lieutenant-governor. | ||||
| 6 | PMDB | Second term, previously was an appointed governor. | none available | |||
| 7 | PTB | Second term, previously was an appointed governor. | none available | |||
| 8 | PMDB | Second term. | none available | |||
| 9 | PT | First re-elected governor of Mato Grosso do Sul Mato Grosso do Sul Mato Grosso do Sul is one of the states of Brazil.Neighboring Brazilian states are Mato Grosso, Goiás, Minas Gerais, São Paulo and Paraná. It also borders the countries of Paraguay and Bolivia to the west. The economy of the state is largely based on agriculture and cattle-raising... . Served for two consecutive terms. |
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| 10 | incumbent | PMDB |  |