List of Governors of Mato Grosso do Sul


This is the list of governors of the Brazilian state of Mato Grosso do Sul.

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.
#NameTook officeLeft officeAppointed byParty
1Arena
acting governorArena
2Arena
acting governorArena
3PDS

Elected Governors

Since 1982, Mato Grosso do Sul has held direct elections for governor.
#NameTook officeLeft officePartyNotesPhoto
4PMDBFirst democratically elected governor.
First term.
Resigned to run for another office.
5PMDBElected as lieutenant-governor.
6PMDBSecond term, had been an appointed governor.
7PTBSecond term, had been an appointed governor.
8PMDBSecond term.
9PTFirst re-elected governor of Mato Grosso do Sul.
Served for two consecutive terms.
10PMDBRe-elected in 2010.
11PresentPSDBRe-elected in 2018.