List of Governors of West Sumatra
| Governor of West Sumatra | |
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Seal of West Sumatra
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| Term length | 5 years, renewable once |
| Inaugural holder | Kaharudin Datuk Rangkayo Basa |
| Formation | 1958 |
| Deputy | Nasrul Abit |
The Governor of West Sumatra, one of the provinces of Indonesia, is the chief executive of the province. The office was created in 1958, thirteen years after Indonesian independence in 1945.
Governors of Indonesian provinces are now chosen via popular election. The next election for the governor of West Sumatra is scheduled to be held in 2021.
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