This is a partial list of governors of the Venezuelan state of Bolívar. Until 1989 they were appointed by the president of Venezuela. Starting from that year they were elected in universal, direct and secret elections. Appointed governors Modern governors Governors chosen by popular election See also States of Venezuela References External links Cuadro Comparativo Gobernadores Electos por Entidad Elecciones 1989-1992-1995-1998-2000. CNE: Elecciones Regionales del 2004. CNE: Elecciones Regionales del 2008 CNE: Elecciones Regionales del 2012 CNE: Elecciones Regionales del 2017 Venezuela vote dispute escalates foreign sanctions threat (2017) Bolivar