Governor of Santa Fe Province facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Governor of Santa Fe Province
Provincial coat of Arms
Incumbent Maximiliano Pullaro since 10 December 2023
Appointer	Direct popular vote
Term length	4 years
Inaugural holder	Francisco Antonio Candioti
Formation	1815

The Governor of Santa Fe (which is Gobernador de la Provincia de Santa Fe in Spanish) is the main leader of Santa Fe Province in Argentina. This person is like the "boss" of the province, making important decisions and leading the government. The current Governor of Santa Fe is Maximiliano Pullaro.

The rules for becoming governor are set by the province's constitution, which is like a rulebook. The governor is chosen by the people through a vote, along with a vice governor. They serve for four years and cannot be elected again right away. To be governor, a person must be an Argentine citizen by birth or have Argentine parents. They also need to have been born in Santa Fe province or lived there for at least two years before the election.

A Look at Past Governors

The role of governor in Santa Fe has a long history, going back to the early 1800s. These leaders helped shape the province into what it is today.

Early Leaders and Governors

The first official governor was Francisco Antonio Candioti in 1815. He was an important figure in the early days of Santa Fe. Another very famous early leader was Estanislao López, who was governor for a long time, from 1818 to 1838. He played a big part in the province's history.

Over the years, many other people have served as governor, guiding Santa Fe through different times. Some families had several members who became governors, showing their lasting impact on the province.

Governors Since 1983

Since 1983, after a period of military rule in Argentina, Santa Fe province has had governors chosen by the people in democratic elections. Here are the governors who have served since then:

Governor			Time in office	Political Party	Election Year	Vice Governor
		José María Vernet	11 December 1983 – 11 December 1987	PJ	1983	Carlos Aurelio Martínez
		Víctor Reviglio	11 December 1987 – 11 December 1991	PJ	1987	Antonio Vanrell
		Carlos Reutemann	11 December 1991 – 11 December 1995	PJ	1991	Miguel Ángel Robles
		Jorge Obeid	11 December 1995 – 11 December 1999	PJ	1995	Gualberto Venesia
		Carlos Reutemann	11 December 1999 – 11 December 2003	PJ	1999	Marcelo Muniagurria
		Jorge Obeid	11 December 2003 – 11 December 2007	PJ	2003	María Eugenia Bielsa
		Hermes Binner	11 December 2007 – 11 December 2011	PS	2007	Griselda Tessio
		Antonio Bonfatti	11 December 2011 – 11 December 2015	PS	2011	Jorge Henn
		Miguel Lifschitz	11 December 2015 – 11 December 2019	PS	2015	Carlos Fascendini
		Omar Perotti	11 December 2019 – Incumbent	PJ	2019	Alejandra Rodenas

Other Important Parts of Santa Fe's Government

The governor works closely with other parts of the provincial government to make decisions and pass laws.

• Legislature of Santa Fe
  • Senate of Santa Fe
  • Chamber of Deputies of Santa Fe