President of the Principality of Asturias

President of the Principality of Asturias

Incumbent
Javier Fernández Fernández
since 2012
Appointer
Following a vote of confidence by a majority of the General Junta
Term length No fixed term
Regional election to the General Junta are held every 4 years at most. No term limits are imposed on the office.
Constituting instrument Statute of Autonomy
Inaugural holder Rafael Fernández Álvarez
Formation 1978

The President of the Government of the Principality of Asturias is the head of government of the Spanish autonomous community of Asturias. The President is chosen by the General Junta of the Principality of Asturias, regional parliamentary institution.

List of Presidents of Asturias since the Statute of Autonomy

№ From To Picture Holder Party
1 5 May 1982 18 June 1983 Rafael Luis Fernández Álvarez PSOE
2 18 June 1983 10 July 1991 Pedro de Silva Cienfuegos-Jovellanos PSOE
3 10 July 1991 18 June 1993 Juan Luis Rodríguez-Vigil Rubio PSOE
4 18 June 1993 14 July 1995 Antonio Trevín Lombán PSOE
5 14 July 1995 20 July 1999 Sergio Marqués Fernández PP/URAS
6 20 June 1999 15 July 2011 Vicente Álvarez Areces PSOE
7 15 July 2011 24 May 2012 Francisco Álvarez-Cascos Fernández FAC
8 24 May 2012 Incumbent Javier Fernández Fernández PSOE

See also