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This article is about the governors of Puerto Rico. A governor is the leader of a state or territory. This list includes everyone who has been governor of Puerto Rico, from when it was part of the Spanish Empire (1508–1898) to today, as a territory of the United States (1898–present).

Fortaleza in Old San Juan (cropped)
La Fortaleza, the official home of the governor of Puerto Rico since the 1500s.

Puerto Rico became part of the United States in 1898 during the Spanish–American War. This ended 390 years of Spanish rule. Spanish exploration and settlement of the main island began in 1508 with conquistador Juan Ponce de León. He was the first person to be called governor, by order of King Ferdinand II of Aragon in 1509.

For a long time, the governor was chosen by the Spanish King. After 1898, the President of the United States chose the governor. This changed in 1948 when the people of Puerto Rico began to vote for their governor. The first elected governor was Luis Muñoz Marín, who started his term in 1949.

Since 1508, 167 different people have served as governor. Some governors served more than once. In total, there have been 190 governorships, including temporary ones. Most governors (175) were appointed, either by the Spanish King or the U.S. President. Only 14 were chosen by popular vote. One governor was chosen by the constitution after another governor resigned.

The position of governor was empty twice. During those times, local town leaders called alcaldes ordinarios took charge. This happened from 1537 to 1544 and again from 1548 to 1550. The governor who served the shortest time was Andrés González Muñoz. He died just hours after starting his second temporary term on January 11, 1898. Luis Muñoz Marín served the longest, for 16 years (four terms) from 1949 to 1965. He chose not to run for re-election. Ricardo Rosselló was the first elected governor to resign early, which happened in 2019. No elected governor has ever been removed from office by impeachment.

The first governor born in Puerto Rico was Ponce de León’s grandson, Juan Ponce de León II. He was a temporary governor from 1578 to 1580. He was the only Puerto Rican-born governor until Ángel Rivero Méndez, who served for two days in 1898 as the last governor under Spanish rule. Later, some other Puerto Ricans also served as temporary governors between 1921 and 1941. The first and only Puerto Rican-born person to be a formal (not temporary) governor before 1949 was Jesús T. Piñero. He was the last appointed governor of Puerto Rico, serving from 1946 to 1949.

Since 1949, the governor of Puerto Rico has been chosen by popular vote. The governor is the leader of the government of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. This is a territory of the United States, organized under the Constitution of Puerto Rico since 1952. The current governor is Jenniffer González-Colón. She was elected on November 5, 2024, and started her term on January 2, 2025.

History of Governors

Spanish Rule (1508–1898)

When Christopher Columbus discovered Puerto Rico in November 1493, the Spanish King claimed the island. In 1505, King Ferdinand II of Aragon ordered the colonization of Puerto Rico. He appointed Vicente Yáñez Pinzón to be its leader, but Pinzón never took the job. So, Puerto Rico remained unexplored by Spain from 1493 to 1508.

In 1508, the King ordered Juan Ponce de León to explore and settle Puerto Rico. He became the first European to do so. In 1509, the King officially created the position of governor of Puerto Rico and appointed Ponce de León as the first one. For 390 years, the Spanish King continued to appoint the governors.

From 1537 to 1544 and again from 1548 to 1550, there was no official governor. Instead, local town leaders called alcaldes ordinarios managed things. These leaders were elected each year by other officials. They were municipal administrators, not governors.

From 1578 to 1580, Juan Ponce de León II, Ponce de León’s grandson, served as a temporary governor. He was the first person born in Puerto Rico to hold this position. The next Puerto Rican-born temporary governor was Ángel Rivero Méndez, who served for three days in October 1898.

In 1598, the English took over San Juan, the capital city, for a few months. The governor at the time, Antonio de Mosquera, surrendered and was sent away. However, the English failed to keep control of the city or the island. After the English left, a former governor, Pedro Suárez Coronel, took over temporarily until a new governor arrived.

American Rule (1898–Present)

In 1898, after the Spanish–American War, the President of the United States gained the power to appoint the governor of Puerto Rico.

General Nelson A. Miles led the American invasion of Puerto Rico in 1898, but he was not the governor. That job went to General John R. Brooke. He was part of the group that handled the peaceful transfer of Puerto Rico from Spain to the United States. After Spanish officials left San Juan on October 16, Brooke became the first American governor on October 18, 1898. He took over from the last Spanish temporary governor, Ángel Rivero Méndez.

Under American military rule (1898–1900) and later civil rule (1900–1952), the governor was appointed by the U.S. President. This continued until 1948. While some Puerto Ricans served as temporary governors during this time, the only Puerto Rican-born person to be formally appointed governor was Jesús T. Piñero. He was the last appointed governor of Puerto Rico, serving from 1946 to 1949.

In 1947, a law called the Elective Governor Act allowed the people of Puerto Rico to vote for their governor. The first election was in 1948, and Luis Muñoz Marín won. He became the first democratically elected governor. Since 1949, the governor of Puerto Rico has been chosen by popular vote. The governor leads the government of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, which is a U.S. territory organized under its own constitution since 1952.

In 2019, Governor Ricardo Rosselló resigned because of a public controversy. He was the first elected governor to step down. Before leaving, Rosselló tried to name Pedro Pierluisi as his successor. However, the Supreme Court ruled that Pierluisi's appointment was not legal. So, Wanda Vázquez Garced, who was next in line, became governor. She was the first governor to take office through a constitutional appointment.

Spanish Administration (1508–1898)

This list shows all governors of Puerto Rico who served under the Spanish Empire. This period goes from the start of colonization in 1508 to the end of Spanish rule in 1898.

Century
16th17th18th19th

Viceroyalty of the Indies (1508–1521)

No. Portrait Governor Took office Left
office
Ref(s)
1 Appletons' Ponce de Leon Juan.jpg Juan Ponce de León June 15, 1508 November 28, 1509
2 Juan Cerón November 28, 1509 March 2, 1510
3 Appletons' Ponce de Leon Juan.jpg Juan Ponce de León March 2, 1510 June 21, 1511
4 Gonzalo Ovalle
Interim
June 21, 1511 November 28, 1511
5 Juan Cerón November 28, 1511 November 2, 1512
6 Rodrigo Moscoso November 2, 1512 February 1513
7 Cristóbal de Mendoza February 1513 July 15, 1515
8 Appletons' Ponce de Leon Juan.jpg Juan Ponce de León July 15, 1515 September 12, 1519
9 Antonio de la Gama September 12, 1519 January 30, 1521

Viceroyalty of New Spain (1521–1580)

No. Portrait Governor Took office Left
office
Ref(s)
10 Pedro Moreno January 30, 1521 May 1523
11 Catedral de San Juan Bautista de Puerto Rico 12 2015 13.JPG Alonso Manso
Interim
May 1523 1524
12 Pedro Moreno 1524 June 1529
13 Antonio de la Gama June 1529 1530
14 Francisco Manuel de Landó 1530 August 1536
15 Vasco de Tiedra August 1536 September 28, 1537

Alcaldes ordinarios September 28, 1537 1544
16 Jerónimo Lebrón de Quiñones 1544 July 6, 1545
17 Iñigo López Cervantes y Loayza July 6, 1545 July 6, 1546
18 Diego de Caraza July 6, 1546 1548

Alcaldes ordinarios 1548 1550
19 Luis de Vallejo 1550 1555
20 Alonso Esteves 1555 August 12, 1555
21 Diego de Caraza August 12, 1555 1561
22 Antonio de la Llama Vallejo 1561 March 20, 1564
23 Francisco Bahamonde de Lugo March 20, 1564 December 31, 1568
24 Francisco de Solís Osorio December 31, 1568 1575
25 Francisco de Obando y Mexia 1575 December 1578
26 Juan Ponce de Leon II.JPG Juan Ponce de León II
Interim
December 1578 1580

Captaincy General of Puerto Rico
(1580–1898)

No. Portrait Governor Took office Left
office
Ref(s)
27 Jerónimo de Agüero Campuzano
Interim
1580 April 24, 1580
28 Juan de Céspedes April 24, 1580 August 2, 1581
29 Juan López Melgarejo
Interim
August 2, 1581 June 12, 1582
30 Diego Menéndez de Valdés June 12, 1582 May 11, 1593
31 Pedro Suárez Coronel May 11, 1593 June 20, 1596
32 Antonio de Mosquera June 20, 1596 June 21, 1598
Start of the English occupation of San Juan

George Clifford 3rd Earl of Cumberland after Nicholas Hilliard.jpg George Clifford June 21, 1598 August 13, 1598
John Berkeley August 13, 1598 November 23, 1598
End of the English occupation of San Juan
33
Pedro Suárez Coronel
de facto
November 23, 1598 March 22, 1599
34 Alonso de Mercado March 22, 1599 August 7, 1602
35 Sancho Ochoa de Castro August 7, 1602 July 22, 1608
36 Gabriel de Rojas Párano July 22, 1608 April 1614
37 Felipe de Beaumont y Navarra April 1614 May 31, 1620
38 Juan de Vargas Asejas May 31, 1620 August 25, 1625
39 Juan de Haro y Sanvítores August 25, 1625 August 1631
40 Enrique Enriquez de Sotomayor August 1631 June 27, 1635
41 Iñigo de la Mota Sarmiento June 27, 1635 June 1641
42 Agustín de Silva y Figueroa June 1641 December 1641
43 Juan de Bolaños
Interim
December 1641 July 9, 1643
44 Fernando de la Riva Agüero y Setién July 9, 1643 July 12, 1650
45 Diego de Aguilera y Gamboa July 12, 1650 March 25, 1656
46 José Novoa y Moscoso Peréz y Buitron March 25, 1656 August 28, 1661
47 Juan Pérez de Guzmán y Chagoyen August 28, 1661 November 23, 1664
48 Jerónimo de Velasco November 23, 1664 August 16, 1670
49 Gaspar de Arteaga y Lequedano August 16, 1670 March 7, 1674
50 Diego Roblandillo y Velasco
Interim
March 7, 1674 July, 20 1674
51 Baltazar Figueroa y Castilla
Interim
July 20, 1674 April 2, 1675
52 Alonso de Campos y Espinosa April 2, 1675 1678
53 Juan de Robles Lorenzana 1678 July 14, 1683
54 Gaspar Martínez de Andino July 14, 1683 May 5, 1690
55 Gaspar de Arredondo y Valle May 5, 1690 August 11, 1695
55 Juan Fernández Franco de Medina August 11, 1695 May 16, 1998
57 Antonio de Robles Silva
Interim
May 16, 1698 October 17, 1699
58 Gaspar de Arredondo y Valle
Interim
October 17, 1699 June 21, 1700
59 Gabriel Gutiérrez de Rivas June 21, 1700 July 23, 1703
60 Diego Jiménez de Villarán
Interim
July 23, 1703 October 12, 1703
61 Francisco Sánchez Calderón
Interim
October 12, 1703 1704
62 Pedro de Arroyo y Guerrero
Interim
1704 1706
63 Juan Francisco López de Morla
Interim
1706 1706
64 Francisco Danío Granados 1706 1709
65 Juan de Ribera 1709 May 3, 1716
66 José Francisco Carreño
Interim
May 3, 1716 August 30, 1716
67 Alberto Bertodano y Navarra August 30, 1716 April 7, 1720
68 Francisco Danío Granados April 7, 1720 August 22, 1724
69 José Antonio de Mendizabal y Azcue August 22, 1724 October 11, 1731
70 Matías de Abadía October 11, 1731 June 28, 1743
71 Domingo Pérez de Nanclares
Interim
June 28, 1743 October 29, 1743
72 Juan José Colomo October 29, 1743 August 11, 1750
73 Agustín de Parejas August 11, 1750 July 8, 1751
74 Esteban Bravo de Rivero
Interim
July 8, 1751 May 1, 1753
75 Felipe Ramírez de Estenós May 1, 1753 August 30, 1757
76 Esteban Bravo de Rivero
Interim
August 30, 1757 June 3, 1759
77 Mateo de Guazo Calderón June 3, 1759 March 7, 1760
78 Esteban Bravo de Rivero
Interim
March 7, 1760 November 29, 1760
79 Ambrosio de Benavides.jpg Ambrosio de Benavides November 29, 1760 March 12, 1766
80 Marcos de Vergara March 12, 1766 October 28, 1766
81 José Tentor
Interim
October 28, 1766 July 31, 1770
82 Miguel de Muesas July 31, 1770 June 2, 1776
83 José Dufresne 1782.jpg José Dufresne June 2, 1776 April 6, 1783
84 Don Juan Daban .jpg Juan Andrés Daban y Busterino April 6, 1783 March 27, 1789
85 Francisco Torralbo y Robles
Interim
March 27, 1789 July 8, 1789
86 Retrato del Governador don Miguel Antonio de Ustáriz (pintura).jpg Miguel Antonio de Ustáriz July 8, 1789 March 27, 1792
87 Francisco Torralbo y Robles
Interim
March 27, 1792 1794
88 Enrique Grimarest 1794 March 21, 1795
89 Ramon de Castro.jpg Ramón de Castro y Gutiérrez March 21, 1795 November 12, 1804
90 Toribio Montes.jpg Toribio Montes y Pérez November 12, 1804 June 30, 1809
91 Salvador Meléndez Bruna June 30, 1809 March 22, 1820
92 Juan Vasco y Pascual March 24, 1820 August 7, 1820
93 Gonzalo Arostegui y Herrera August 7, 1820 February 12, 1822
94 José de Navarro
Interim
February 12, 1822 May 30, 1822
95 Francisco González de Linares May 30, 1822 December 4, 1822
96 Miguel de la Torre y Pando.png Miguel Luciano de la Torre y Pando December 4, 1822 January 14, 1837
97 Francisco Javier de Moreda y Prieto January 14, 1837 December 15, 1837
98 Domingo valdivieso-Retrato de Miguel López de Baños.jpg Miguel López de Baños December 15, 1837 October 2, 1840
99 Estado Mayor General del Ejército Español-santiago méndez de vigo.jpg Santiago Méndez de Vigo October 2, 1840 April 24, 1844
100 José tolosa-Retrato de Rafael Aristegui y Vélez.jpg Rafael de Aristegui y Vélez April 24, 1844 December 15, 1847
101 Prim madrazo.jpeg Juan Prim de Prats y González December 15, 1847 September 5, 1848
102 Retrato de Juan de la Pezuela.jpg Juan de la Pezuela y Cevallos September 5, 1848 April 21, 1851
103 Enrique de España y Taberner April 21, 1851 May 4, 1852
104 Fernando Escudero Norzagaray.jpg Fernando Norzagaray y Escudero May 4, 1852 January 31, 1855
105 GarcíaCamba.jpg Andrés García Camba January 31, 1855 August 23, 1855
106 José Lemery, de Bernardo Blanco y Pérez (cropped).jpg José Lémery e Ibarrola August 23, 1855 January 28, 1857
107 Fernando Cotoner.jpg Fernando Cotoner y Chacón January 28, 1857 July 31, 1860
108 Sabino Gamir Maladen
Interim
July 31, 1860 August 19, 1860
109 CARTE DE VISITE DEL GENERAL ECHAGÜE (COLECCIÓN ROMERO ORTIZ).jpg Rafaél de Echagüe y Bermingham August 19, 1860 March 12, 1862
110 Retrato de Rafael Izquierdo y Gutiérrez (cropped).jpg Rafael Izquierdo y Gutiérrez

Interim

March 12, 1862 April 29, 1862
111 Felix Maria de Messina Iglesias.jpg Félix María de Messina Iglesias April 29, 1862 November 18, 1865
112 Jose Matía Marchessi y Oleaga.jpg José María Marchessi y Oleaga November 18, 1865 December 17, 1867
113 Julián Juan Pavía Laey December 17, 1867 December 30, 1868
114 José Laureano Sanz y Posse.jpg José Laureano Sanz y Posse December 30, 1868 May 28, 1870
115 Paris-gabriel baldrich.jpg Gabriel Baldrich y Palau May 28, 1870 September 13, 1871
116 Gomez1.jpg Ramón Gómez Pulido September 13, 1871 July 30, 1872
117 Latorre-magues.jpg Simón de la Torre Ormaza July 30, 1872 November 25, 1872
118 Joaquín Enrile Hernán
Interim
November 25, 1872 February 14, 1873
119 Juan Martínez Plowes February 14, 1873 April 14, 1873
120 Rafael Primo de Rivera y Sobremonte April 14, 1873 February 2, 1874
121 José Laureano Sanz y Posse.jpg José Laureano Sanz y Posse February 2, 1874 December 15, 1875
122 Segundo de la Portilla Gutiérrez December 15, 1875 October 25, 1877
123 Paris-serna.jpg Manuel de la Serna Hernández y Pinzón October 25, 1877 April 26, 1878
124 José Gamir y Maladeñ.jpg José Gamir Maladen
Interim
April 26, 1878 June 24, 1878
125 Eulogio Despujols y Dusay.jpg Eulogio Despujols y Dussay June 24, 1878 July 6, 1881
126 Segundo de la Portilla Gutierrez July 6, 1881 November 23, 1882
127 Miguel de la Vega Inclán.jpg Miguel de la Vega Inclán y Palma November 23, 1882 July 31, 1884
128 Carlos Suances Campos
Interim
July 31, 1884 September 19, 1884
129 Ramón Fajardo Izquierdo.jpg Ramón Fajardo e Izquierdo
Interim
September 19, 1884 October 22, 1884
130 Carlos Suances Campos
Interim
October 22, 1884 November 23, 1884
131 Luis Dabán y Ramírez de Arellano.jpg Luis Daban y Ramírez de Arellano November 23, 1884 January 10, 1887
132 Felix badillo-contreras.jpg Juan Contreras Martínez
Interim
January 10, 1887 March 23, 1887
133 Gen. Romualdo Palacios González, Gobernador de Puerto Rico en 1887 (DSC00441H2b).jpg Romualdo Palacios González March 23, 1887 November 11, 1887
134 Felix badillo-contreras.jpg Juan Contreras Martínez
Interim
November 11, 1887 February 23, 1888
135 Pedro Ruiz y Dana February 23, 1888 April 18, 1890
136 José Pascual Bonanza
Interim
April 18, 1890 April 21, 1890
137 José Lasso y Pérez April 21, 1890 November 15, 1892
138 Manuel Delgado y Zuleta
Interim
November 15, 1892 January 10, 1893
139 Antonio Daban - 1895 Antonio Daban y Ramírez de Arrellano January 10, 1893 June 1, 1895
140 Andres-Gonzalez-(bw).jpg Andrés González Muñoz
Interim
June 1, 1895 June 20, 1895
141 José Gamir y Maladeñ.jpg José Gamir Maladen June 20, 1895 January 17, 1896
142 General Emilio March.jpg Emilio March García
Interim
January 17, 1896 February 15, 1896
143 Sabas Marin.jpg Sabas Marín González February 15, 1896 January 4, 1898
144 Ricardo de Ortega y Diez.jpg Ricardo de Ortega y Diez
Interim
January 4, 1898 January 11, 1898
145 Andres-Gonzalez-(bw).jpg Andrés González Muñoz January 11, 1898 January 11, 1898
146 Ricardo de Ortega y Diez.jpg Ricardo de Ortega y Díez
Interim
January 11, 1898 February 2, 1898
147 Macias1.jpg Manuel Macías y Casado February 2, 1898 October 14, 1898
148 Ricardo de Ortega y Diez.jpg Ricardo de Ortega y Díez
Interim
October 14, 1898 October 16, 1898
149 AngelRiveroMendez.png Ángel Rivero Méndez
Interim
October 16, 1898 October 18, 1898

American Administration (1898–Present)

This list includes all governors of Puerto Rico who have served under the United States. This period began when Puerto Rico became a U.S. territory in 1898 and continues to the present day.

Century
19th20th21st

Military Government of Porto Rico
(1898–1900)

No. Image Name Took office Left
office
Ref(s)

Nelson A. Miles by Brands Studios, 1898.jpg Nelson A. Miles July 25, 1898 August 13, 1898
150 John R. Brooke.jpg John R. Brooke October 18, 1898 December 6, 1898
151 Guy V. Henry.jpg Guy Vernor Henry December 6, 1898 May 9, 1899
152 GeorgeWDavis.jpg George Whitefield Davis May 9, 1899 May 1, 1900

Insular Government of Porto Rico
(1900–1952)

Foraker Act (1900–1917)

No. Portrait Name Term of office Ref(s)
Took office Left
office
Time in office
153 Charles Herbert Allen, 1898.jpg Charles Herbert Allen May 1, 1900 September 15, 1901 137 days
154 William H. Hunt.jpg William Henry Hunt September 15, 1901 July 4, 1904 2 years, 293 days
155 Beekman Winthrop by George Bain (cropped).jpg Beekman Winthrop July 4, 1904 April 17, 1907 2 years, 287 days
156 Regispost.jpg Regis Henri Post April 17, 1907 November 6, 1909 2 years, 203 days
157 George Radcliffe Colton, governor of Puerto Rico.jpg George Radcliffe Colton November 6, 1909 November 15, 1913 4 years, 9 days
158
Arthur Yager.JPG Arthur Yager November 15, 1913 March 2, 1917 3 years, 108 days

Jones–Shafroth Act (1917–1952)

No. Portrait Name Term of office Ref(s)
Took office Left
office
Time in office
158
Arthur Yager.JPG Arthur Yager March 2, 1917 May 15, 1921 4 years, 75 days
159 José E. Benedicto
Interim
May 15, 1921 July 30, 1921 77 days
160 E Mont Reily (cropped portrait).jpg Emmet Montgomery Reily July 30, 1921 February 16, 1923 1 year, 201 days
161 Juan Bernardo Huyke, Comisionado de Instruccion de Puerto Rico c 1921.png Juan Bernardo Huyke
Interim
February 16, 1923 April 1, 1923 39 days
162 H.M. Towner LCCN2014715727 (cropped).tif Horace Mann Towner April 1, 1923 September 29, 1929 6 years, 181 days
163 James R. Beverley
Interim
September 29, 1929 October 7, 1929 9 days
164 Theodore Roosevelt Jr. 1921.jpg Theodore Roosevelt Jr. October 7, 1929 January 30, 1932 2 years, 114 days
165 James R. Beverley
Interim
January 30, 1932 July 3, 1933 1 year, 155 days
166 Robert Hayes Gore July 3, 1933 January 11, 1934 192 days
167 Benjamin Jason Horton January 11, 1934 February 5, 1934 25 days
168 WINSHIP, BLANTON. GENERAL LCCN2016859969.jpg Blanton C. Winship February 5, 1934 June 25, 1939 5 years, 140 days
169 José E. Colón
Interim
June 25, 1939 September 11, 1939 78 days
170 Fleet Admiral Leahy (cropped).tif William D. Leahy September 11, 1939 November 28, 1940 1 year, 78 days
171 José Miguel Gallardo (sitting at his desk) (pro shot) (from large print) (200dpi).jpg José Miguel Gallardo
Interim
November 28, 1940 February 3, 1941 67 days
172 Guy J. Swope February 3, 1941 July 24, 1941 171 days
173 José Miguel Gallardo (sitting at his desk) (pro shot) (from large print) (200dpi).jpg José Miguel Gallardo
Interim
July 24, 1941 September 19, 1941 57 days
174 Rexford G Tugwell 08e03507t.jpg Rexford Tugwell September 19, 1941 September 2, 1946 4 years, 348 days
175 Jesus T. Piñero.jpg Jesús T. Piñero September 2, 1946 January 2, 1949 3 years, 122 days
176
Luis Muñoz Marín.jpg Luis Muñoz Marín January 2, 1949 January 2, 1953 4 years

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico
(1952–Present)

Constitution of Puerto Rico (1952–Present)

Puerto Rico political affiliation
      New Progressive Party (PNP) (8)
      Popular Democratic Party (PPD) (7)

United States political affiliation
      Democratic Party (D) (10)
      Republican Party (R) (4)
      Independent (I) (1)

No. Portrait Name
(Birth–Death)
Term
(End Reason)
Duration Puerto Rico Party Election United States
Party
176
Luis Muñoz Marín.jpg Luis Muñoz Marín
(1898–1980)
January 2, 1953

January 2, 1965
(did not run)
12 years Popular Democratic 1952
1956
1960
Independent
177 Gobernador de Puerto Rico Roberto Sánchez Vilella en el año 1958.jpg Roberto Sánchez Vilella
(1913–1997)
January 2, 1965

January 2, 1968
(lost reelection)
4 years Popular Democratic 1964 Democratic
178 Luis A. Ferré.jpg Luis A. Ferré
(1904–2003)
January 2, 1969

January 2, 1973
(lost reelection)
4 years New Progressive 1968 Republican
179 Rafael Hernández Colón, Former Governor of Puerto Rico.jpg Rafael Hernández Colón
(1936–2019)
January 2, 1973

January 2, 1977
(lost reelection)
4 years Popular Democratic 1972 Democratic
180 Carlos Antonio Romero-Barceló.jpg Carlos Romero Barceló
(1932–2021)
January 2, 1977

January 2, 1985
(lost reelection)
8 years New Progressive 1976
1980
Democratic
181 Rafael Hernández Colón, Former Governor of Puerto Rico.jpg Rafael Hernández Colón
(1936–2019)
January 2, 1985

January 2, 1993
(did not run)
8 years Popular Democratic 1984
1988
Democratic
182
Pedro Rosselló.png
Pedro Rosselló
(b. 1944)
January 2, 1993

January 2, 2001
(did not run)
8 years New Progressive 1992
1996
Democratic
183 Puerto Rican Governor Sila Calderon at the Pentagon, Feb 27, 2001.jpg Sila María Calderón
(b. 1942)
January 2, 2001

January 2, 2005
(did not run)
4 years Popular Democratic 2000 Democratic
184 Anibal Acevedo Vila.jpg Aníbal Acevedo Vilá
(b. 1962)
January 2, 2005

January 2, 2009
(lost reelection)
4 years Popular Democratic 2004 Democratic
185 Luis Fortuño official congressional photo 3.jpg Luis Fortuño
(b. 1960)
January 2, 2009

January 2, 2013
(lost reelection)
4 years New Progressive 2008 Republican
186 Alejandro Garcia Padilla -cropped.jpg Alejandro García Padilla
(b. 1971)
January 2, 2013

January 2, 2017
(did not run)
4 years Popular Democratic 2012 Democratic
187 ROSSELLO HUD (cropped).jpg Ricardo Rosselló
(b. 1979)
January 2, 2017

August 2, 2019
(resigned)
2 years, 212 days New Progressive 2016 Democratic

Pedro R. Pierluisi.jpg Pedro Pierluisi
(b. 1959)
August 2, 2019

August 7, 2019
(constitutional removal)
5 days New Progressive De facto Democratic
188 Wandavazquezgarced.jpg Wanda Vázquez Garced
(b. 1960)
August 7, 2019

January 2, 2021
(lost nomination)
1 year,
148 days
New Progressive Constitutional appointment Republican
189 Pedro R. Pierluisi.jpg Pedro Pierluisi
(b. 1959)
January 2, 2021

January 2, 2025
(lost renomination)
4 years New Progressive 2020 Democratic
190 Jenniffer Gonzalez (cropped).jpg Jenniffer González-Colón
(b. 1976)
January 2, 2025

Incumbent
214 days New Progressive 2024 Republican

Timeline (1952–Present)

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See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Anexo:Gobernantes de Puerto Rico para niños

  • First ladies and gentlemen of Puerto Rico
  • Resident Commissioner of Puerto Rico
  • History of Puerto Rico
  • Politics of Puerto Rico
  • List of Legislative Assemblies of Puerto Rico

External links

  • List of Puerto Rico Governors — on WorldStatesmen.org




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