Zucco (politician)
Brazilian politician (born 1974)
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Luciano Lorenzini Zucco, known mononymously as Zucco (born 9 March 1974) is a Brazilian politician serving as a member of the Chamber of Deputies since 2023.[1] From 2019 to 2023, he was a member of the Legislative Assembly of Rio Grande do Sul.[2]
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Zucco | |
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Zucco in 2026 | |
| Governor-elect of Rio Grande do Sul | |
| Assuming office 6 January 2027 | |
| Vice Governor | Silvana Covatti (elect) |
| Succeeding | Eduardo Leite |
| Federal Deputy | |
| Assumed office 1 February 2023 | |
| Constituency | Rio Grande do Sul |
| State Deputy of Rio Grande do Sul | |
| In office 1 February 2019 – 1 February 2023 | |
| Constituency | At-large |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Luciano Lorenzini Zucco 9 March 1974 Alegrete, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil |
| Party | PL (since 2023) |
Other political affiliations |
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| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Brazil |
| Branch/service |  Brazilian Army |
| Rank |  Lieutenant colonel |
Political career
In the 2018 elections, he ran for the Rio Grande do Sul state legislature under the PSL banner, receiving 166.747 votes (2.88%), making him the most popular candidate. Before taking office, Zucco served in the Southern Military Command, based in Porto Alegre. After being elected, he retired from the military.
In 2022, he ran for the Rio Grande do Sul federal legislature, this time under the Republican banner. He was elected with 259.023 votes (4.20%), becoming the most popular candidate in the state.
In 2023, he switched parties to the Liberal Party (PL).
He runs for governor in the 2026 elections.[3]
Electoral Results
| Year | Election | Party | Office | Coalition | Partners | Party | Votes | Percent | Result | ||
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| 2018 | State Elections of Rio Grande do Sul | PSL | State Deputy | Rio Grande Above Everything (DEM, PSL) |
N/a | 166,747 | 2.28% | Elected | |||
| 2022 | State Elections of Rio Grande do Sul | PL | Federal Deputy | N/a | 259,023 | 4.20% | Elected | ||||
| 2026 | State Elections of Rio Grande do Sul | Governor | Rio Grande Can Do More (PL, PP, UNIÃO, NOVO, PODE, Republicanos, DC) |
Silvana Covatti | PP | 3,516,048 | 58.05% | Elected | |||
Distinctions
- Order of Military Merit (Brazil)
- Medalha do Mérito Farroupilha (Rio Grande do Sul, 2026)[4]
