Governors of Yap State

John Mangefel — Jan 8, 1979 – Jan 12, 1987 — Lt. Governor: Hilary Tacheliol

Petrus Tun — Jan 12, 1987 – Jan 9, 1995 — Lt. Governor: Tony Tawerilmang

Vincent A. Figir — Jan 9, 1995 – Jan 13, 2003 — Lt. Governors: Mathias K. Kuor (1995–1999); Andrew R. Yatilman (1999–2003)

Robert Ruecho — Jan 13, 2003 – Jan 8, 2007 — Lt. Governor: Joseph Habuchimai

Sebastian Anefal — Jan 8, 2007 – Jan 12, 2015 — Lt. Governor: Anthony “Tony” Tareg

Tony Ganngiyan — Jan 12, 2015 – Jan 14, 2019 — Lt. Governor: James Yangetmai

Henry Falan — Jan 14, 2019 – Dec 17, 2021 — Lt. Governor: Jesse J. Salalu

Jesse J. Salalu — Dec 29, 2021 – Jan 9, 2023 — Lt. Governor: Vacant

Charles S. Chieng — Jan 9, 2023 – May 28, 2025 — Lt. Governor: Francis Itimai

Francis Itimai — May 29, 2025 – Present — Lt. Governor: Vacant (May 29, 2025–present); Nominee: Ivan B. E. Kadannged (2026– )