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Religious and demographic trends in Brazilian elections

Overview

Recent surveys regarding the Brazilian electoral landscape reveal conflicting perspectives on the role of religion in politics. An initial study by the Socio-Anthropological Laboratory of Politics, Art, and Religion (LePar) at Fluminense Federal University found that 81% of Brazilians consider it fundamental for political candidates to believe in God, with 54% supporting the idea that the Brazilian State should not be secular.

However, subsequent data from a PoderData/Aya survey presents a different view, indicating that 63% of the electorate does not consider a candidate's religion a decisive factor in their vote, and 68% believe candidates should not use religious faith to formulate government programs. The data also highlights political divides, noting that 42% of supporters of Senator Flávio Bolsonaro view religion as an important voting factor, compared to 26% of supporters of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.

Additionally, recent election data shows a decline in female political representation. There has been a 24% drop in female candidacies for the Chamber of Deputies compared to 2022, while women represent only 22% of official candidates for the Senate.

Entities

Brazil · Universidade Federal Fluminense · Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro · Christina Vital · Tribunal Superior Eleitoral

Timeline

  1. 17 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Brazil election data shows religious and gender shifts

    New data on Brazilian elections shows 63% of voters do not prioritize religion in candidates, while female representation in federal legislative candidacies faces a significant decline.

  2. 22 days ago

    [POLITICS] 13 sources
    Brazil survey: 81% of citizens want candidates to believe in God

    A LePar/UFF survey shows 81% of Brazilians believe political candidates should believe in God, with 54% supporting a non-secular state.

Sources

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