2021 President of the Federal Senate of Brazil election
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1 February 2021
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The 2021 President of the Federal Senate of Brazil election took place on 1 February 2021, during the opening day of the 3rd Session of the 56th Legislature of the National Congress.
Incumbent President Davi Alcolumbre can't run for re-election due to term limits.[1]
Senator Rodrigo Pacheco (DEM-MG) won Senator Simone Tebet (MDB-MS) with 57 votes.
Confirmed candidates
- Rodrigo Pacheco (DEM-MG) - Senator for Minas Gerais since 2019; Federal Deputy from Minas Gerais 2015−19.[2][3]
- Simone Tebet (MDB-MS) - Senator for Mato Grosso do Sul since 2015; State Secretary of Government of Mato Grosso do Sul 2013–14; Vice Governor of Mato Grosso do Sul 2011–15; Mayor of Três Lagoas 2005–10; State Deputy of Mato Grosso do Sul 2003–05.[4][2]
Declined candidates
- Alvaro Dias (PODE-PR) - Senator for Paraná since 1999, 1983–87; Governor of Paraná 1987–91; Federal Deputy from Paraná 1975–83; State Deputy of Paraná 1971–75; City Councillor of Londrina 1969–71.[4]
- Antonio Anastasia (PSD-MG) - Senator for Minas Gerais since 2015; 1st Vice President of the Federal Senate since 2019; Governor of Minas Gerais 2011–14; Vice Governor of Minas Gerais 2007–10; Acting Minister of Labour 1998.[4]
Lost in convention
- Eduardo Braga (MDB-AM) - Senator for Amazonas since 2011; Minister of Mines and Energy 2015–16; Governor of Amazonas 2003–10; Mayor of Manaus 1994–97; Vice Mayor of Manaus 1993–97; Federal Deputy from Amazonas 1991–93; State Deputy of Amazonas 1987–91.[4][2]
- Eduardo Gomes (MDB-TO) - Senator for Tocantins since 2019; State Secretary of Governorship of Tocantins 2019; Federal Deputy from Tocantins 2003–15; City Councillor of Palmas 1997–2003.[4][2]
- Fernando Bezerra Coelho (MDB-PE) - Senator for Pernambuco since 2015; Minister of National Integration 2011–13; Mayor of Petrolina 2001–06, 1993–97; Federal Deputy from Pernambuco 1987–92; State Deputy of Pernambuco 1983–87.[4][2]
- Jorge Kajuru (CDN-GO) - Senator for Goiás since 2019; City Councillor of Goiânia 2017–19.[4][5]
- Lasier Martins (PODE-RS) - Senator for Rio Grande do Sul since 2015; 2nd Vice President of the Federal Senate since 2019.[6]
- Sérgio Olímpio (PSL-SP) - Senator for São Paulo since 2019; Federal Deputy from São Paulo 2015–19; State Deputy of São Paulo 2007–15.[4]
Endorsements
Rodrigo Pacheco (DEM-MG)
- Brazil Presidents
- Jair Bolsonaro, 38th President of Brazil (2019–2023)[2]
- Federal Senate
- Davi Alcolumbre (DEM-AP), President of the Senate (2019−2021)
- Sen. Izalci Lucas (PSDB-DF)
- Sen. Plínio Valério (PSDB-AM)
- Sen. Roberto Rocha (PSDB-MA)
- Sen. Rodrigo Cunha (PSDB-AL)
- Sen. Rogério Carvalho (PT-SE)
- Sen. Jaques Wagner (PT-BA)
- Political parties
- Social Democratic Party (PSD)
- Progressistas (PP)
- Workers' Party (PT)
- Democrats (DEM)
- Democratic Labour Party (PDT)
- Republican Party of the Social Order (PROS)
- Republicanos
- Liberal Party (PL)
- Social Christian Party (PSC)
Simone Tebet (MDB-MS)
- Federal Senate
- Sen. José Serra (PSDB-SP)
- Sen. Mara Gabrilli (PSDB-SP)
- Sen. Tasso Jereissati (PSDB-CE)
- Political parties
- Brazilian Democratic Movement (MDB)
- Podemos (PODE)
- Cidadania
- Social Liberal Party (PSL)
- Sustainability Network (REDE)
