2019 President of the Federal Senate of Brazil election

2019 President of the Federal Senate of Brazil election
Needed to Win: Majority of the votes cast; 77 votes cast, 39 needed for a majority
President before election; Eunício Oliveira ; MDB	Elected President; Davi Alcolumbre ; DEM

Last updated January 28, 2025

The 2019 President of the Federal Senate of Brazil election took place on 2 February 2019, originally one day before, following the opening day of the 56th Legislature of the National Congress, almost four months after the 2018 elections.

Candidates

Confirmed candidates

Davi Alcolumbre (DEM) - Senator from Amapá since 2015; Federal Deputy from Amapá 2003–2015.^[2]
Angelo Coronel (PSD) - Senator for Bahia taking office in 2019; President of the Legislative Assembly of Bahia 2017–2018; State Deputy of Bahia since 2003, 2001–2002, 1995–1999; Mayoir of Coração de Maria 1989–1993.^[2]
Esperidião Amin (PP) - Senator for Santa Catarina taking office in 2019, 1991–1999; Federal Deputy from Santa Catarina since 2011; Governor of Santa Catarina 1999–2003, 1983–1987; Mayor of Florianópolis 1989–1990, 1975–1978.^[2]
José Reguffe (I) - Senator for Federal District since 2015; Federal Deputy for Federal District 2011–2015; District Deputy of Federal District 2007–2011.^[2]
Fernando Collor de Mello (PROS) - Senator for Alagoas since 2007; 32nd President of Brazil 1990–1992; 55th Governor of Alagoas 1987–1989; Federal Deputy from Alagoas 1983–1987; 57th Mayor of Maceió 1979–1983.^[3]

Lost in conventions

Simone Tebet (MDB) - Senator for Mato Grosso do Sul since 2015; Vice Governor of Mato Grosso do Sul 2011–2015; Secretary of Government of Mato Grosso do Sul 2013–2014; Mayor of Três Lagoas 2005–2010; State Deputy of Mato Grosso do Sul 2003–2005.^[4]

MDB convention results
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	MDB	Renan Calheiros	7	58.33%
	MDB	Simone Tebet	5	41.67%

Withdrawn candidates

Tasso Jereissati (PSDB) - Senator for Ceará since 2015, 2003–2011; Governor of Ceará 1995–2002, 1987–1991.^[5]
Renan Calheiros (MDB) - Senator for Alagoas since 1995; President of the Federal Senate 2013–2017, 2005–2007; Minister of Justice 1998–1999; Federal Deputy from Alagoas 1983–1991; State Deputy of Alagoas 1979–1983.^[6]
Major Olímpio (PSL) - Senator for São Paulo taking office in 2019; Federal Deputy from São Paulo since 2015; State Deputy of São Paulo 2007–2015.^[7]
Alvaro Dias (PODE) - Senator for Paraná since 1999, 1983–1987; Governor of Paraná 1987–1991; Federal Deputy from Paraná 1975–1983; State Deputy of Paraná 1971–1975; City Councillor of Londrina 1969–1971.^[7]

Formal voting


Candidate		Party	Votes	%
	Davi Alcolumbre (AP) Y	DEM	42	54.55
	Esperidião Amin (SC)	PP	13	16.88
	Angelo Coronel (BA)	PSD	8	10.39
	José Reguffe (DF)	Ind.	6	7.79
	Renan Calheiros (AL)	MDB	5	6.49
	Fernando Collor (AL)	PROS	3	3.90
Total			77	100.00

Valid votes			77	100.00
Invalid/blank votes			0	0.00
Total votes			77	100.00
Registered voters/turnout			81	95.06

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References

↑ Garcia, Gustavo; Mazui, Guilherme; Netto, João Claudio (2 February 2019). "Após desistência de Renan e duas votações, Davi Alcolumbre é eleito presidente do Senado em 1º turno" (in Portuguese). G1. Retrieved 3 February 2019.
1 2 3 4 Carvalho, Daniel (31 January 2019). "Saiba como será a eleição para a presidência do Senado nesta sexta-feira" (in Portuguese). Folha de S. Paulo. Retrieved 1 February 2019.
↑ Camarotti, Gerson (1 February 2019). "Fernando Collor é o primeiro a se inscrever como candidato a presidente do Senado" (in Portuguese). G1. Retrieved 2 February 2019.
↑ "MDB decide indicar Renan Calheiros como candidato à presidência do Senado" (in Portuguese). G1. 31 January 2019. Retrieved 1 February 2019.
↑ Camarotti, Gerson (1 February 2019). "Tasso desiste de candidatura no Senado: 'Não vou participar deste espetáculo deprimente'" (in Portuguese). G1. Retrieved 2 February 2019.
↑ Garcia, Gustavo; Mazui, Guilherme; Netto, João Claudio (2 February 2019). "Renan Calheiros anuncia retirada da candidatura a presidente do Senado". G1. Retrieved 3 February 2019.
1 2 Garcia, Gustavo; Mazui, Guilherme; Netto, João Claudio (2 February 2019). "Nove candidatos a presidente do Senado discursam, mas três retiram as candidaturas". G1. Retrieved 3 February 2019.

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[Results-1] Garcia, Gustavo; Mazui, Guilherme; Netto, João Claudio (2 February 2019). "Após desistência de Renan e duas votações, Davi Alcolumbre é eleito presidente do Senado em 1º turno" (in Portuguese). G1. Retrieved 3 February 2019.

[Election-2] 1 2 3 4 Carvalho, Daniel (31 January 2019). "Saiba como será a eleição para a presidência do Senado nesta sexta-feira" (in Portuguese). Folha de S. Paulo. Retrieved 1 February 2019.

[3] Camarotti, Gerson (1 February 2019). "Fernando Collor é o primeiro a se inscrever como candidato a presidente do Senado" (in Portuguese). G1. Retrieved 2 February 2019.

[MDB-4] "MDB decide indicar Renan Calheiros como candidato à presidência do Senado" (in Portuguese). G1. 31 January 2019. Retrieved 1 February 2019.

[5] Camarotti, Gerson (1 February 2019). "Tasso desiste de candidatura no Senado: 'Não vou participar deste espetáculo deprimente'" (in Portuguese). G1. Retrieved 2 February 2019.

[6] Garcia, Gustavo; Mazui, Guilherme; Netto, João Claudio (2 February 2019). "Renan Calheiros anuncia retirada da candidatura a presidente do Senado". G1. Retrieved 3 February 2019.

[Withdrawn-7] 1 2 Garcia, Gustavo; Mazui, Guilherme; Netto, João Claudio (2 February 2019). "Nove candidatos a presidente do Senado discursam, mas três retiram as candidaturas". G1. Retrieved 3 February 2019.

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