2021_President_of_the_Chamber_of_Deputies_of_Brazil_election
The 2021 President of the Chamber of Deputies of Brazil election took place on 1 February 2021, the day after the opening day of the 3rd Session of the 56th Legislature of the National Congress.
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Incumbent President Rodrigo Maia can't run for re-election due to term limits.[1]
Deputy Arthur Lira (PP-AL) won Baleia Rossi (MDB-SP) with 302 votes over 145 votes on Rossi and 56 other votes.
Confirmed candidates
- André Janones (AVANTE-MG) Federal Deputy from Minas Gerais since 2019.[2]
- Arthur Lira (PP-AL) - Federal Deputy from Alagoas since 2011; State Deputy of Alagoas 1999–2011; City Councillor of Maceió 1993–1999.[3]
- Baleia Rossi (MDB-SP) - Federal Deputy from São Paulo since 2015; National President of the Brazilian Democratic Movement since 2019.[4][5][6]
- Fábio Ramalho (MDB-MG) - Federal Deputy from Minas Gerais since 2011; First Vice President of the Chamber of Deputies 2017–2019; Mayor of Malacacheta 1997–2005; candidate for President of the Chamber in 2016 and 2019.[3][7][8]
- Kim Kataguiri (DEM-SP) - Federal Deputy from São Paulo since 2019.[9]
- Luiza Erundina (PSOL-SP) - Federal Deputy since 1999; Minister of the Federal Administration 1993; Mayor of São Paulo 1989–93; State Deputy of São Paulo 1987–89; City Councillor of São Paulo 1983–87; candidate for President of the Chamber in 2016 and 2017; candidate for Mayor of São Paulo in 1996, 2000, 2004 and 2016.[8]
- Marcel van Hattem (NOVO-RS) - Federal Deputy from Rio Grande do Sul since 2019; State Deputy of Rio Grande do Sul 2015–18; City Councillor of Dois Irmãos 2005–09; candidate for President of the Chamber in 2019.[8]
- Roberto Peternelli (PSL-SP) - Federal Deputy from São Paulo since 2019; candidate for President of the Chamber in 2019.[10]
Withdrawn candidates
- Alessandro Molon (PSB-RJ) - Federal Deputy from Rio de Janeiro since 2011; Chamber PSB Leader since 2020; Chamber Opposition Leader 2019–2020; State Deputy of Rio de Janeiro 2003–2011.[3]
- Alexandre Frota (PSDB-SP) - Federal Deputy from São Paulo since 2019.[8][11]
- Aguinaldo Ribeiro (PP-PB) - Federal Deputy from Paraíba since 2011; Minister of Cities 2012–2014; State Deputy of Paraíba 2003–2011.[3]
- Carlos Zarattini (PT-SP) - Federal Deputy from São Paulo since 2007; State Deputy of São Paulo 1999–2003; City Councillor of São Paulo 1995–96, 2001–02.[12]
- Augusto Rosa (PL-SP) - Federal Deputy from São Paulo since 2015.[3][11]
- Elmar Nascimento (DEM-BA) - Federal Deputy from 2015; State Deputy of Bahia 2003–15.[12]
- Fábio Faria (PSD-RN) - Minister of Communications since 2020; Federal Deputy from Rio Grande do Norte since 2007.[12]
- Fernando Coelho Filho (DEM-PE) - Federal Deputy from Pernambuco since 2007; Minister of Mines and Energy 2016–18.[12]
- Gleisi Hoffmann (PT-PR) - Federal Deputy from Paraná since 2019; National Chair of the Workers' Party since 2017; Senator for Paraná 2011–19; Chief of Staff of the Presidency 2011–14; Chief Financial Office of Itaipu Binacional 2003–06; Municipal Secretary of Public Management of Londrina 2001–03; State Secretary of Administrative Restructuring 1999–2000[12]
- Luciano Bivar (PSL-PE) - Federal Deputy from Pernambuco since 2019, 2017–18, 1993–2003; 2nd Vice President of the Chamber of Deputies since 2019; National Chair of the Social Liberal Party since 2018; 1998–2018.[12]
- Marcelo Freixo (PSOL-RJ) - Federal Deputy from Rio de Janeiro since 2019; State Deputy of Rio de Janeiro 2007–19; candidate for President of the Chamber in 2019.[12]
- Marcelo Ramos (PL-AM) - Federal Deputy from Amazonas since 2019; State Deputy of Amazonas 2011–2015; City Councillor of Manaus 2007–2011.[3]
- Marcos Pereira (REP-SP) - Federal Deputy from São Paulo since 2019; First Vice President of the Chamber of Deputies since 2019; Minister of Industry, Foreign Trade and Services 2016–2018.[3]
- Soraya Santos (PL-RJ) - Federal Deputy from Rio de Janeiro since 2015.[12]
- Tereza Cristina (DEM-MS) - Minister of Agriculture, Livestock and Supply since 2019; Federal Deputy from Mato Grosso do Sul since 2015; State Secretary of Agrarian Development, Production, Industry, Trade and Tourism of Mato Grosso do Sul 2007–14.[12]
Endorsements
Arthur Lira (PP-AL)
- Brazil Presidents
- Jair Bolsonaro, 38th President of Brazil (2019–2023)[13]
- Chamber of Deputies
- Dep. Marcelo Ramos (PL-AM)[13]
- Dep. Fred Costa (PATRI-MG)[13]
- Dep. André Ferreira (PSC-PE)[13]
- Dep. Eros Biondini (PROS-MG)[13]
- Dep. Marcos Pereira (REP-SP)[14]
- Former Dep. Roberto Jefferson (PTB-RJ)[15]
- Political parties
- Social Liberal Party (PSL)
- Progressistas (PP)
- Liberal Party (PL)
- Social Democratic Party (PSD)
- Podemos (PODE)
- Avante
- Brazilian Labour Party (PTB)
- Social Christian Party (PSC)
- Patriota
- Republican Party of the Social Order (PROS)
- Republicanos
Baleia Rossi (MDB-SP)
- Chamber of Deputies
- Dep. Rodrigo Maia (DEM-RJ), President of the Chamber (2016–2021)[16]
- Dep. David Miranda (PSOL-RJ)
- Dep. Fernanda Melchionna (PSOL-RS)
- Dep. Marcelo Freixo (PSOL-RJ)
- Dep. Sâmia Bomfim (PSOL-SP)
- Dep. Vivi Reis (PSOL-PA)
- Political parties
- Workers' Party (PT)
- Brazilian Democratic Movement (MDB)
- Brazilian Socialist Party (PSB)
- Democratic Labour Party (PDT)
- Solidariedade
- Communist Party of Brazil (PCdoB)
- Cidadania
- Green Party (PV)
- Sustainability Network (REDE)
Luiza Erundina (PSOL-SP)
- Chamber of Deputies
- Dep. Áurea Carolina (PSOL-MG)
- Dep. Glauber Braga (PSOL-RJ)
- Dep. Ivan Valente (PSOL-SP)
- Dep. Talíria Petrone (PSOL-RJ)
| Lira: 237 |
Others/No ans./Not found: 143 |
Rossi: 133 | |
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| Lira: 253 |
Oth.: 81 |
Rossi: 179 | |
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President
More information Candidate, Party ...
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Arthur Lira (AL)  Y | PP | 302 | 60.04 | |
| Baleia Rossi (SP) | MDB | 145 | 28.83 | |
| Fábio Ramalho (MG) | MDB | 21 | 4.17 | |
| Luiza Erundina (SP) | PSOL | 16 | 3.18 | |
| Marcel van Hattem (RS) | NOVO | 13 | 2.58 | |
| André Janones (MG) | Avante | 3 | 0.60 | |
| Kim Kataguiri (SP) | DEM | 2 | 0.40 | |
| Roberto Peternelli (SP) | PSL | 1 | 0.20 | |
| Total | 503 | 100.00 | ||
| Valid votes | 503 | 99.60 | ||
| Invalid/blank votes | 2 | 0.40 | ||
| Total votes | 505 | 100.00 | ||
| Registered voters/turnout | 513 | 98.44 | ||
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First Vice President
Second Vice President
More information Candidate, Party ...
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| André de Paula (PE) Y | PSD | 270 | 62.21 | |
| Júlio César (PI) | PSD | 121 | 27.88 | |
| Éder Mauro (PA) | PSD | 43 | 9.91 | |
| Total | 434 | 100.00 | ||
| Valid votes | 434 | 96.23 | ||
| Invalid/blank votes | 17 | 3.77 | ||
| Total votes | 451 | 100.00 | ||
| Registered voters/turnout | 513 | 87.91 | ||
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First Secretary
More information Candidate, Party ...
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luciano Bivar (PE) Y | PSL | 298 | 71.63 | |
| Léo Motta | PSL | 118 | 28.37 | |
| Total | 416 | 100.00 | ||
| Valid votes | 416 | 92.24 | ||
| Invalid/blank votes | 35 | 7.76 | ||
| Total votes | 451 | 100.00 | ||
| Registered voters/turnout | 513 | 87.91 | ||
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Second Secretary
More information Candidate, Party ...
| Candidate | Party | First round | Second round | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Votes | % | Votes | % | |||
| Marília Arraes (PE) Y | PT | 172 | 43.88 | 192 | 53.33 | |
| João Daniel (SC) | PT | 166 | 42.35 | 168 | 46.67 | |
| Paulo Guedes (MG) | PT | 54 | 13.78 | |||
| Total | 392 | 100.00 | 360 | 100.00 | ||
| Valid votes | 392 | 86.92 | 360 | 93.51 | ||
| Invalid/blank votes | 59 | 13.08 | 25 | 6.49 | ||
| Total votes | 451 | 100.00 | 385 | 100.00 | ||
| Registered voters/turnout | 513 | 87.91 | 513 | 75.05 | ||
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Third Secretary
More information Candidate, Party ...
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rose Modesto (MS) Y | PSDB | 398 | 100.00 | |
| Total | 398 | 100.00 | ||
| Valid votes | 398 | 88.25 | ||
| Invalid/blank votes | 53 | 11.75 | ||
| Total votes | 451 | 100.00 | ||
| Registered voters/turnout | 513 | 87.91 | ||
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Fourth Secretary
More information Candidate, Party ...
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosângela Gomes (RJ) Y | Republicanos | 418 | 100.00 | |
| Total | 418 | 100.00 | ||
| Valid votes | 418 | 92.68 | ||
| Invalid/blank votes | 33 | 7.32 | ||
| Total votes | 451 | 100.00 | ||
| Registered voters/turnout | 513 | 87.91 | ||
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