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Erika Hilton breaks record as most voted woman in Brazil's Chamber of Deputies
In the 2026 Brazilian elections, Erika Hilton (PSOL) achieved a historic milestone by becoming the most voted woman in the history of the Chamber of Deputies, securing 1,596,472 votes in São Paulo. This result represents a more than sixfold increase from her 2022 vote count. Hilton's reelection occurred amidst security concerns, as she received a death threat and transphobic messages via Onion Mail on election morning, forcing her to delay voting until late afternoon.
Other notable election results in São Paulo include Eduarda Campopiano (PL), who became the most voted candidate for the State Legislative Assembly (Alesp) with 1,956,238 votes. Campopiano faces a complaint filed by Sofia Favero (PSOL) with the Public Ministry of São Paulo for alleged transphobia and political violence after referring to Hilton as a ‘biological man’ on social media. Additionally, 91-year-old Luiza Erundina (PSOL) made history as the oldest state deputy elected in the country, securing a seat in the Alesp.
The elections also showed increased representation for the transgender community, with several trans and travesti candidates elected to both federal and state legislative bodies.
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Brazil · Chamber of Deputies · Civil Police of São Paulo · Eduarda Campopiano · Erika Hilton · Joice Hasselmann · Lucas Pavanato · Luiza Erundina · PSOL · PSOL-SP · Sofia Favero · São Paulo
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- [● 5 SOURCES] The threat was sent using Onion Mail, a service designed to make tracking difficult. sbtnews.sbt.com.br · www.diariodocentrodomundo.com.br · portalleodias.com
- [● 6 SOURCES] Erika Hilton received an email containing death threats and transphobic attacks on the morning of the election. sbtnews.sbt.com.br · www.diariodocentrodomundo.com.br · portalleodias.com · www.maisnovela.com.br
- [● 8 SOURCES] Erika Hilton surpassed the previous record held by Joice Hasselmann, who received 1,078,666 votes in 2018. br.paipee.com · www.nitronewsbrasil.com.br · www.elasnotapetevermelho.com.br · news.folhadoprogresso.com.br · www.telegraf.rs · +2 more
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The number of trans and travesti candidates in the 2026 elections increased by 45% compared to 2022.
- [● 4 SOURCES] Erika Hilton delayed her voting due to the security threat and eventually voted around 4:30 PM. sbtnews.sbt.com.br · portalleodias.com · www.maisnovela.com.br
- [● 10 SOURCES] Erika Hilton received 1,596,472 votes in the 2026 elections. br.paipee.com · www.nitronewsbrasil.com.br · www.brasil247.com · www.elasnotapetevermelho.com.br · news.folhadoprogresso.com.br · +2 more
- [● 7 SOURCES] Sofia Favero filed an electronic police report to investigate the identity of the sender. sbtnews.sbt.com.br · www.diariodocentrodomundo.com.br · portalleodias.com · www.direitonews.com.br · www.cnnbrasil.com.br
- [● 9 SOURCES] Erika Hilton became the most voted woman in history for the Chamber of Deputies. br.paipee.com · www.nitronewsbrasil.com.br · www.brasil247.com · www.elasnotapetevermelho.com.br · news.folhadoprogresso.com.br · +3 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] The email contained references to a 'blood bath'. sbtnews.sbt.com.br · www.diariodocentrodomundo.com.br · portalleodias.com · www.maisnovela.com.br