2021 President of the Chamber of Deputies of Brazil election
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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.
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.
Candidates[]
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Withdrawn candidates[]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–present)[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–present)[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)
Predictions[]
| Lira: 237 |
Others/No ans./Not found: 143 |
Rossi: 133 | |
| ▲ | |||
| Lira: 253 |
Oth.: 81 |
Rossi: 179 | |
| ▲ | |||
| Pollster | Lira PP |
Rossi MDB |
Others | No ans./ Not found |
Lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Estadão[17] | 237 | 133 | 22 | 121 | 104 |
| O Globo[18] | 253 | 179 | 18 | 63 | 74 |
Formal voting[]
| Candidate | Votes | Percent | |
|---|---|---|---|
Arthur Lira (PP–AL) 
|
302 | 60.04 | |
| Baleia Rossi (MDB–SP) | 145 | 28.83 | |
| Fábio Ramalho (MDB–MG) | 21 | 4.17 | |
| Luiza Erundina (PSOL–SP) | 16 | 3.18 | |
| Marcel van Hattem (NOVO–RS) | 13 | 2.58 | |
| André Janones (AVANTE–MG) | 3 | 0.60 | |
| Kim Kataguiri (DEM–SP) | 2 | 0.40 | |
| Roberto Peternelli (PSL–SP) | 1 | 0.20 | |
| Total: | 503 | 100.00 | |
| Not Voting | 8 | ||
| Blank Votes | 2 | ||
References[]
- ^ Moraes Moura, Rafael (6 December 2020). "STF barra reeleição de Maia e Alcolumbre". Estadão. Retrieved 8 December 2020.
- ^ "André Janones se lança candidato a presidente da Câmara". Câmara dos Deputados (in Portuguese). 6 January 2021. Retrieved 12 January 2021.
- ^ a b c d e f g Soares, Olavo (5 May 2020). "Quem larga na frente para comandar a Câmara depois de Rodrigo Maia" (in Portuguese). Gazeta do Povo. Retrieved 3 June 2020.
- ^ Chaib, Julia; Lemos, Iara (27 July 2020). "Com aval de Maia, DEM e MDB se afastam do centrão de olho em sucessão na Câmara" (in Portuguese). Folha de S. Paulo. Retrieved 28 July 2020.
- ^ Brandt, Danielle; Resende, Thiago (23 December 2020). "Candidato do grupo de Maia, Baleia Rossi fala em 'Câmara independente' e 'nojo da ditadura'". Folha de S. Paulo (in Portuguese). Retrieved 23 December 2020.
- ^ Mattoso, Camila (21 December 2020). "Baleia ganha força na esquerda, que quer compromisso contra 'ataques autoritários' de Bolsonaro". Folha de S. Paulo (in Portuguese). Retrieved 23 December 2020.
- ^ Sardinha, Edson (5 January 2021). "Candidato, Fábio Ramalho quer reduzir protagonismo de líderes na Câmara". Congresso em Foco (in Portuguese). Retrieved 5 January 2021.
- ^ a b c d Pompeu, Lauriberto; Audi, Amanda (15 January 2021). "Psol decide disputar presidência da Câmara com Luiza Erundina". Congresso em Foco (in Portuguese). Retrieved 15 January 2021.
- ^ Oliveira, Marina (1 February 2021). "Kim Kataguiri registra candidatura à presidência da Câmara". Congresso em Foco (in Portuguese). Retrieved 1 February 2021.
- ^ "General Peternelli é candidato a presidente da Câmara". Câmara dos Deputados (in Portuguese). 18 January 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2021.
- ^ a b "Oito deputados disputam a Presidência da Câmara; veja a lista completa de candidatos". Câmara dos Deputados (in Portuguese). 1 February 2021. Retrieved 1 February 2021.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i Amado, Guilherme (7 December 2020). "Câmara tem 17 pré-candidatos à Presidência da Casa e Senado, oito". Época (in Portuguese). Retrieved 8 December 2020.
- ^ a b c d e Clavery, Elisa (9 December 2020). "Aliado de Bolsonaro, Arthur Lira lança candidatura à presidência da Câmara". G1 (in Portuguese). Retrieved 23 December 2020.
- ^ Oliveira, Wesley (16 December 2020). "Ex-aliado de Maia, Marcos Pereira vai apoiar Arthur Lira". Correio Braziliense (in Portuguese). Retrieved 23 December 2020.
- ^ Spechoto, Caio; Waltenberg, Guilherme (23 December 2020). "Baleia Rossi será o candidato do grupo de Maia à Presidência da Câmara". Poder360 (in Portuguese). Retrieved 23 December 2020.
- ^ Mattoso, Camila (23 December 2020). "Bloco de Rodrigo Maia escolhe Baleia Rossi para disputar presidência da Câmara". Folha de S. Paulo (in Portuguese). Retrieved 23 December 2020.
- ^ Ferraz, Adriana; Zacharias, Brenda; Boldrin, Fernanda (15 January 2021). "Veja o placar da eleição para presidente da Câmara dos Deputados". Estadão (in Portuguese). Retrieved 27 January 2021.
- ^ Góes, Bruno; Portinari, Natália (5 January 2021). "Confira o placar dos partidos que apoiam Baleia Rossi e Arthur Lira para a presidência da Câmara". O Globo (in Portuguese). Retrieved 27 January 2021.
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