Gerardo Morales (politician)
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Gerardo Rubén Morales (born 18 July 1959) is an Argentine politician, former Governor of Jujuy Province (2015–2023) and Secretary General of the Radical Civic Union.
Quick Facts President of the National Committee of the Radical Civic Union, Preceded by ...
Gerardo Morales | |
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President of the National Committee of the Radical Civic Union | |
In office 17 December 2021 – 15 December 2023 | |
Preceded by | Alfredo Cornejo |
Succeeded by | Martín Lousteau |
In office 1 December 2006 – 5 December 2009 | |
Preceded by | Roberto Iglesias |
Succeeded by | Ernesto Sanz |
Governor of Jujuy | |
In office 10 December 2015 – 10 December 2023 | |
Vice Governor | Carlos Haquim |
Preceded by | Eduardo Fellner |
Succeeded by | Carlos Sadir |
National Senator | |
In office December 2001 – 10 December 2015 | |
Constituency | Jujuy |
Secretary of Social Development | |
In office 20 June 2000 – 5 September 2001 | |
President | Fernando de la Rúa |
Preceded by | Cecilia Felgueras |
Succeeded by | Daniel Sartor |
Personal details | |
Born | (1959-07-18) 18 July 1959 (age 64) San Salvador de Jujuy, Argentina |
Political party | Radical Civic Union |
Other political affiliations | Juntos por el Cambio (2015–present) |
Profession | Public accountant |
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He was a member of the Argentine Senate representing Jujuy Province, elected for the Front of Jujuy. He was a candidate for Vice President of Argentina on Roberto Lavagna's UNA ticket in the 2007 elections. From 2015 to 2023, he was Governor of Jujuy, the first non-Peronist elected to the post since the restoration of democracy.