Pedro Taques

José Pedro Gonçalves Taques (born March 15, 1968) is a Brazilian teacher and politician. He has previously as governor of Mato Grosso and senator for the same state.^[1] His ticket won against Lúdio Cabral and Tetê Bezerra in 2014.

Pedro Taques
Governor of Mato Grosso
In office 1 January 2015 – 1 January 2019
Preceded by	Silval Barbosa
Succeeded by	Mauro Mendes
Senator from Mato Grosso
In office 1 February 2011 – 1 January 2015
Personal details
Born	José Pedro Gonçalvez Taques (1968-03-15) 15 March 1968 (age 57) Cuiabá, Brazil
Political party	SOLIDARIEDADE (2020–present)
Other political affiliations	PSDB (2015–2020) PDT (2010–2015)
Alma mater	University of Taubaté