List of governors of Portuguesa
| List of governors of Portuguesa | |
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Incumbent Primitivo Cedeño | |
| Style | Governor |
| Status | |
| Term length | Four years |
This is a list of governors of the Venezuelan Portuguesa State:
Until 1989, they were appointed by the president of Venezuela. Starting from that year they are elected in universal, direct and secret elections.
Elected governors
| Took office | Left office | Governor | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 1992 | Elias D'Onghia Colaprico, Democratic Action | 38.40 |
| 1992 | 1995 | Elias D'Onghia Colaprico, Democratic Action | 36.81 |
| 1995 | 1998 | Iván Colmenares, MAS | 52.74 |
| 1998 | 2000 | Iván Colmenares, MAS | 48.72 |
| 2000 | 2004 | Antonia Muñoz, MVR | 50.08 |
| 2004 | 2008 | Antonia Muñoz, MVR | 59.99 |
| 2008 | 2012 | Wilmar Castro, PSUV | 57.00 |
| 2012 | 2016 | Wilmar Castro, PSUV | 53.76 |
| 2016 | 2017 | Reinaldo Castañeda, PSUV | Replacement after Castro resigned |
| 2017 | 2021 | Rafael Calles, PSUV | 64,71% |
| 2021 | 2025 | Primitivo Cedeño, PSUV | 45,76% |
| 2025 | 2029 | Primitivo Cedeño, GPPSB | 93.61 % |

