Jovair officially announces his candidacy: "Enough with nighttime voting!"
Brazilian congressman Jovair Arantes, leader of the PTB party in the Chamber of Deputies, launched his candidacy for the presidency of the House on Tuesday at an event in the Noble Hall. The election is scheduled for February 2nd, and Jovair, who is part of the so-called Centrão (center-right bloc), is expected to face current president Rodrigo Maia (DEM) and congressman Rogério Rosso (PSD). With the campaign slogan "Courage to Change," Jovair gave a speech advocating radical changes in the functioning of the House: "We need to establish operating hours. Enough of the late-night sessions, enough of the night votes."
Goiás 247 - Congressman Jovair Arantes, from Goiás and leader of the PTB party in the Chamber of Deputies, launched his candidacy for the presidency of the House this Tuesday at an event in the Noble Hall. The election is scheduled for February 2nd, and Jovair, who is part of the so-called Centrão bloc, is expected to face the current president Rodrigo Maia (DEM) and Congressman Rogério Rosso (PSD).
With the campaign "Courage to Change," Jovair gave a speech advocating radical changes in the functioning of the House. "We need to establish operating hours. Enough of the late-night hours, enough of the night votes." "We cannot have a House that society looks at with a sour face all the time. This House needs someone who can, with courage, make the changes," said Arantes.
A native of Buriti Alegre, Goiás, the parliamentarian has served as a federal deputy for 22 years and is in his sixth term. The election will be on February 2nd. A president, two vice-presidents, four secretaries, and four alternates will be elected.
To be elected, a candidate needs an absolute majority of votes in the first round or to be the most voted candidate in the second round. The voting is secret and conducted in electronic booths.