2021 President of the Federal Senate of Brazil election
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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.
Candidates[edit]
Confirmed candidates[edit]
- 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[edit]
- 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[edit]
- 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[edit]
Rodrigo Pacheco (DEM-MG)
- Brazil Presidents
- Jair Bolsonaro, 38th President of Brazil (2019–present)[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)
- 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)
Predictions[edit]
| Pacheco: 41 |
Others/No ans./Not found: 12 |
Tebet: 27 | |
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| Pollster | Pacheco DEM |
Tebet MDB |
Others | No ans./ Not found |
Lead |
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| Estadão[7] | 41 | 27 | 3 | 10 | 14 |
Formal voting[edit]
President[edit]
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
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Rodrigo Pacheco (MG)  | DEM | 57 | 73.08 | |
| Simone Tebet (MS) | MDB | 21 | 26.92 | |
| Total | 78 | 100.00 | ||
| Valid votes | 78 | 100.00 | ||
| Invalid/blank votes | 0 | 0.00 | ||
| Total votes | 78 | 100.00 | ||
| Registered voters/turnout | 81 | 96.30 | ||
First Vice President[edit]
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veneziano Vital do Rêgo (PB) | MDB | 40 | 54.79 | |
| Lucas Barreto (AP) | PSD | 33 | 45.21 | |
| Total | 73 | 100.00 | ||
| Valid votes | 73 | 100.00 | ||
| Invalid/blank votes | 0 | 0.00 | ||
| Total votes | 73 | 100.00 | ||
| Registered voters/turnout | 81 | 90.12 | ||
Others[edit]
A single ticket composed by senators Romário Faria (PODE-RJ), Irajá Abreu (PSD-TO), Elmano Férrer (PP-CE), Rogério Carvalho (PT-SE), Weverton Rocha (PDT-MA), Jorginho Mello (PL-SC), Luiz do Carmo (MDB-GO) and Eliziane Gama (Cidadania-MA) for Second Vice President, four Secretaries and three Substitutes, respectively.
| Election of Senate Director's Board | |||
| Ballot → | 2 February 2021 | ||
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| Required majority → | Simple | ||
| Yes | 64 / 81
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| No | 0 / 81
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| Blank ballots | 8 / 81
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| Invalid ballots | 1 / 81
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| Absentees | 8 / 81
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References[edit]
- ^ Moraes Moura, Rafael (6 December 2020). "STF barra reeleição de Maia e Alcolumbre". Estadão. Retrieved 8 December 2020.
- ^ a b c d e f Pompeu, Lauriberto (12 January 2021). "MDB escolhe Simone Tebet para disputar presidência do Senado". Congresso em Foco (in Portuguese). Retrieved 12 January 2021.
- ^ Vasconcellos, Jorge (12 January 2021). "Rodrigo Pacheco ganha apoio na disputa pelo comando do Senado". Correio Braziliense (in Portuguese). Retrieved 12 January 2021.
- ^ a b c d e f g h Amado, Guilherme (7 December 2020). "Câmara tem 17 pré-candidatos à Presidência da Casa e Senado, oito". Época (in Portuguese). Retrieved 8 December 2020.
- ^ "Quatro senadores disputam a Presidência do Senado em fevereiro". Senado Notícias (in Portuguese). 19 January 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2021.
- ^ "Cinco senadores disputam a Presidência do Senado nesta segunda-feira". Senado Notícias (in Portuguese). 29 January 2021. Retrieved 30 January 2021.
- ^ Ferraz, Adriana (22 January 2021). "Veja o placar da eleição para presidente do Senado". Estadão (in Portuguese). Retrieved 27 January 2021.
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