José Agripino Maia (born May 23, 1945) is a Brazilian
politician
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. He served as governor of
Rio Grande do Norte
Rio Grande do Norte (, , ) is one of the states of Brazil. It is located in the northeastern region of the country, forming the northeasternmost tip of the South American continent. The name literally translates as "Great Northern River", ref ...
, from 1983 to 1986. He is the national president of
Democrats (DEM), and senator.
He was born in Mossoró, the son of Tarcísio Maia.
Political career
In 1965, Maia joins ARENA, following the footsteps of his father.
In 1974, Maia supports his father, Tarcísio Maia, for governor of Rio Grande do Norte.
In 1978, Maia supports
Lavoisier Maia, for governor.
In 1979, Maia was appointed by governor
Lavoisier Maia.
In 1982, Maia faces
Alves
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and ends up winning the election, with support of governor
Lavoisier Maia.
In 1984, Maia supports the name of
Andrezza, who was defeated by
Maluf, supported by
Lavoisier Maia. Thus, Maia decides to create the Front Liberal, to support
Neves.
In 1985, Maia supports
Wilma Maia, for mayor, who was defeated by
Filho.
In 1986, Maia supports
João Faustino, who also was defeated by
Geraldo Melo
Geraldo José da Câmara Ferreira de Melo (12 July 1935 – 6 March 2022) was a Brazilian businessman, politician and journalist.
Life and career
Geraldo worked as journalist until 1959, the year he graduated in Economic Development at Unit ...
.
In 1989, Maia supports
Collor, of the PRN, who was elected president of Brazil.
In 1990, Maia defeated
Lavoisier Maia.
In 1994, Maia closes alliance PSDB–PFL, after the resignation of presidential candidacy of
Lavoisier Maia, who will complete in the government, with support of
Cardoso.
In 1996, Maia supports
Wilma de Faria
Wilma de Faria (17 February 1945 – 15 June 2017) was a Brazilian politician. She served as the governor of the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Norte from 2003 to 2010, the first woman to hold the position. She was a member of the AVANTE. De ...
, for mayor.
In 1998, Maia applied for the governor, with support of
Cardoso
In 2001, Maia breaks
FHC.
In 2002, Maia supports
Ciro Gomes
Ciro Ferreira Gomes (; born 6 November 1957), known mononymously as Ciro, is a Brazilian politician, lawyer, and academic. Ciro is currently affiliated with and vice-president of the Democratic Labour Party (PDT).
Born in São Paulo but rais ...
, after
Lula.
In 2008, Maia supports Micarla, for mayor, against
Fátima Bezerra. Micarla went on to win the election.
In 2010, Maia was re-elected senator.
In 2014, Maia becomes general coordinator of presidential campaign of
Neves.
Maia was one of the fiercest opponents of the
Dilma government.
See also
*
List of mayors of Natal, Rio Grande do Norte
The following is a list of mayors of the city of Natal, in the state of Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil.
* Fabrício Gomes Pedroza, 1890-1895
* Olímpio Tavares, 1895-1898
* Joaquim Manoel Teixeira, 1898-1909
* Romualdo Galvão, 1909-1916
* ...
References
1945 births
Democrats (Brazil) politicians
Democratic Social Party politicians
Governors of Rio Grande do Norte
Members of the Federal Senate (Brazil)
Living people
Mayors of Natal, Rio Grande do Norte
People from Mossoró
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