Hertz Dias
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Hertz Dias | |
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| Born | 20 October 1970 Maranhão, Brazil |
| Party | PSTU |
| Occupation | Teacher, rapper |
| Profession | History teacher |
Hertz Dias (born 20 October 1970) is a Brazilian teacher, rapper and politician affiliated with the Unified Workers' Socialist Party (PSTU). He has been a candidate in several elections and was announced as a pre-candidate for President of Brazil in the 2026 election.[1][2]
Hertz Dias was born in the state of Maranhão, Brazil. He holds a degree in History and a master's degree in Education, and works as a teacher in the public school system at both the state and municipal levels.[2]
He is also active in the Black movement and in cultural initiatives related to hip hop. As a rapper, he is a member of the group Gíria Vermelha and has participated in projects linked to the Quilombo Urbano hip hop movement in Maranhão.[3]
Political career
Dias has run for several elected offices as a member of the Unified Workers' Socialist Party (PSTU).
In 2018, he was the vice-presidential candidate on the ticket headed by Vera Lúcia in the Brazilian general election. The ticket received 25,625 votes (0.02%) in the first round.[4]
In 2020, he ran for mayor of São Luís, obtaining 2,173 votes (0.42%).[5]
In 2022, he was a candidate for governor of Maranhão, receiving 5,191 votes (0.15%).[2]
In 2026, he was announced as a pre-candidate for President of Brazil by the PSTU, with formal nomination pending party convention.[1]