Rui Jorge campaigns for Legislative Assembly seat in Maranhão

Rui Jorge, a lawyer and businessman representing the MDB, is positioned as a frontrunner in his first bid for the Legislative Assembly. His campaign draws significant strength from the political influence of his mother, Maura Jorge, the mayor of Lago da Pedra, who has served multiple terms in both the local mayoralty and the state legislature.

Jorge’s political reach extends beyond Lago da Pedra into neighboring municipalities such as Arari, Caxias, and Chapadinha. By building alliances with local councilors and regional leaders, his campaign aims to establish an independent political presence alongside his family's established reputation.