Women secure historic 21% of Brazilian Chamber of Deputies seats

Women have achieved a historic milestone in the Brazilian Chamber of Deputies, securing more than 100 seats for the first time. This represents 21% of the 513 available seats, a significant increase from previous election cycles.

In the state of Paraíba, female representation has returned to the Chamber following the election of Pollyanna (PP). The number of women from the region could potentially increase if elected deputies vacate their positions to allow alternates to take office. Potential candidates for these seats include Capitã Rebeca (Republicanos), Munique Marinho (PL), Eliza Virgínia (PP), and Gabi Benvenutty (PT/PCdoB/PV).

Nationally, the increase in female representation extends to the Senate, where 12 women were elected, and to state assemblies, where women reached 21% of the seats contested. Notable high-vote candidates include Erika Hilton (PSOL) in São Paulo, who received 1.6 million votes.