List of governors of São Paulo facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Governor of São Paulo
Standard of the governor
Incumbent Tarcísio de Freitas since 1 January 2023
Style	Mr. Governor or even simply Governor (informal) Most Excellent Mr. Governor (formal) His Excellency (alternative formal, diplomatic)
Residence	Palácio dos Bandeirantes
Appointer	Popular vote
Term length	Four years, renewable once consecutively
Constituting instrument	1989 State Constitution
Precursor	President of São Paulo Province
Inaugural holder	Prudente de Moraes
Formation	14 December 1889; 135 years ago (1889-12-14)
Succession	Line of succession
Deputy	Vice Governor of São Paulo
Salary	R$ 34,572.89 monthly (US$ 10,283)

The Governor of São Paulo is a very important leader in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. This person is like the head of the state and also the head of the government. They are in charge of making sure things run smoothly for everyone living in São Paulo.

Who Takes Over if the Governor Can't Serve?

Sometimes, a governor might not be able to finish their term. This could be for different reasons. When this happens, there's a clear plan for who takes over next. This plan is called the line of succession.

According to the State Constitution, the order of who takes over is:

• The Vice-Governor
• The President of the Legislative Assembly (this is like the state's parliament)
• The President of the State Court of Justice (this is the highest court in the state)

A Look at Past Governors

São Paulo has had many governors throughout its history, starting from when Brazil became a republic. These leaders have played a big part in shaping the state we see today.

Early Governors: The First Republic (1889–1930)

When Brazil became a republic in 1889, São Paulo started having its own governors. The very first governor was Prudente de Moraes. He took office on December 14, 1889. Many important figures served during this time, helping to set up the new state government.

No.		Governor	Took office	Left office	Time in office	Party		Election	Vice Governor
–		Provisional Governative Junta Acting	15 November 1889 (1889-11-15)	14 December 1889 (1889-12-14)	29 days		PRP	–	None
1		Prudente de Morais (1841–1902)	14 December 1889 (1889-12-14)	18 October 1890 (1890-10-18)	308 days		PRP	–	Francisco Glicério (PRP) Luís Pereira Barreto (PRP)
2		Jorge Tibiriçá (1855–1928)	18 October 1890 (1890-10-18)	7 March 1891 (1891-03-07)	140 days		PRP	–	Francisco Glicério (PRP) Luís Pereira Barreto (PRP)
3		Américo Brasiliense (1833–1896)	7 March 1891 (1891-03-07)	15 December 1891 (1891-12-15)	283 days		PRP	– 1891	Francisco Glicério (PRP) Luís Pereira Barreto (PRP) Cerqueira César (PRP)
4		Sérgio Castelo Branco (1844–1894)	15 December 1891 (1891-12-15)	16 December 1891 (1891-12-16)	1 day		PRP	–	None
5		Cerqueira César (1835–1911)	16 December 1891 (1891-12-16)	23 August 1892 (1892-08-23)	251 days		PRP	–	None

Governors During Different Republics

Brazil went through several changes in its government structure, including periods like the "Vargas Era" and a military dictatorship. During these times, the way governors were chosen and how they served changed. Some governors were appointed, not elected by the people.

Governors in Recent Times (1985–present)

Since 1985, Brazil has been in its Sixth Republic, a time of democracy where people directly elect their leaders. Governors in São Paulo are now chosen by popular vote every four years. They can serve for two terms in a row.

Here are some of the recent governors who have led São Paulo:

No.		Governor	Took office	Left office	Time in office	Party		Election	Vice Governor
53		Orestes Quércia (1938–2010)	15 March 1987 (1987-03-15)	15 March 1991 (1991-03-15)	4 years, 0 days		PMDB	1986	Almino Afonso (PMDB) Vacant
54		Luiz Antônio Fleury Filho (1949–2022)	15 March 1991 (1991-03-15)	1 January 1995 (1995-01-01)	3 years, 292 days		PMDB	1990	Aloysio Nunes (PMDB)
55		Mário Covas (1930–2001)	1 January 1995 (1995-01-01)	6 March 2001 (2001-03-06)	6 years, 64 days		PSDB	1994 1998	Geraldo Alckmin (PSDB)
56		Geraldo Alckmin (born 1952)	6 March 2001 (2001-03-06)	31 March 2006 (2006-03-31)	5 years, 25 days		PSDB	– 2002	Vacant Cláudio Lembo (PFL)
57		Cláudio Lembo (born 1934)	31 March 2006 (2006-03-31)	1 January 2007 (2007-01-01)	276 days		PFL	–	Vacant
58		José Serra (born 1942)	1 January 2007 (2007-01-01)	2 April 2010 (2010-04-02)	3 years, 91 days		PSDB	2006	Alberto Goldman (PSDB)
59		Alberto Goldman (1937–2019)	2 April 2010 (2010-04-02)	1 January 2011 (2011-01-01)	274 days		PSDB	–	Vacant
60		Geraldo Alckmin (born 1952)	1 January 2011 (2011-01-01)	6 April 2018 (2018-04-06)	7 years, 95 days		PSDB	2010 2014	Guilherme Afif Domingos (DEM) Márcio França (PSB)
61		Márcio França (born 1963)	6 April 2018 (2018-04-06)	1 January 2019 (2019-01-01)	270 days		PSB	–	Vacant
62		João Doria (born 1957)	1 January 2019 (2019-01-01)	1 April 2022 (2022-04-01)	3 years, 90 days		PSDB	2018	Rodrigo Garcia (DEM)
63		Rodrigo Garcia (born 1974)	1 April 2022 (2022-04-01)	1 January 2023 (2023-01-01)	275 days		PSDB	–	Vacant
64		Tarcísio de Freitas (born 1975)	1 January 2023 (2023-01-01)	Incumbent	2 years, 165 days		Republicans	2022	Felicio Ramuth (PSD)

Images for kids

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  Hastínfilo de Moura, a governor during the Vargas Era.

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  José Maria Whitaker, who also served during the Vargas Era.

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  Plínio Barreto.

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  João Alberto de Barros.

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  Laudo Camargo.

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  Manuel Rabelo.

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  Pedro Toledo.

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  Herculano de Carvalho e Silva.

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  Valdomiro Castilho de Lima.

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  Manuel Daltro Filho.

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  Armando Sales.

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  José Cardoso de Melo Neto.

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  Francisco da Silva Júnior.

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  Adhemar de Barros.

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  Fernando de Sousa Costa.

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  Sebastião Nogueira de Lima.

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  José Macedo Soares.

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  Adhemar de Barros, in his second term.

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  Lucas Nogueira Garcez.

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  Jânio Quadros.

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  Carvalho Pinto.

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  Laudo Natel.

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  Abreu Sodré.

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  Paulo Egydio Martins.

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  Paulo Maluf.

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  José Maria Marin.

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  Franco Montoro.