This is a list of presidents and governors of the Venezuelan Zulia State. In some years the head of Zulia state was known as President or Civil and Military Chief, in others Governor. In 1881 Zulia was joined in a union with Falcón. Its autonomy was restored in 1890 with Maracaibo as its capital.
Until 1989, governors were appointed by the President of Venezuela. Starting from that year they are elected in universal, direct and secret elections.