# 2021 President of the Federal Senate of Brazil election

The 2021 President of the Federal Senate of Brazil election took place on 1 February 2021, during the opening day of the 3rd Session of the 56th Legislature of the National Congress.
Incumbent President Davi Alcolumbre can't run for re-election due to term limits.
Senator Rodrigo Pacheco (DEM-MG) won Senator Simone Tebet (MDB-MS) with 57 votes.

## Candidates
### Confirmed candidates

* Rodrigo Pacheco (DEM-MG) - Senator for Minas Gerais since 2019; Federal Deputy from Minas Gerais 2015−19.
* Simone Tebet (MDB-MS) - Senator for Mato Grosso do Sul since 2015; State Secretary of Government of Mato Grosso do Sul 2013–14; Vice Governor of Mato Grosso do Sul 2011–15; Mayor of Três Lagoas 2005–10; State Deputy of Mato Grosso do Sul 2003–05.

### Declined candidates

* Alvaro Dias (PODE-PR) - Senator for Paraná since 1999, 1983–87; Governor of Paraná 1987–91; Federal Deputy from Paraná 1975–83; State Deputy of Paraná 1971–75; City Councillor of Londrina 1969–71.
* Antonio Anastasia (PSD-MG) - Senator for Minas Gerais since 2015; 1st Vice President of the Federal Senate since 2019; Governor of Minas Gerais 2011–14; Vice Governor of Minas Gerais 2007–10; Acting Minister of Labour 1998.

### Lost in convention

* Eduardo Braga (MDB-AM) - Senator for Amazonas since 2011; Minister of Mines and Energy 2015–16; Governor of Amazonas 2003–10; Mayor of Manaus 1994–97; Vice Mayor of Manaus 1993–97; Federal Deputy from Amazonas 1991–93; State Deputy of Amazonas 1987–91.
* Eduardo Gomes (MDB-TO) - Senator for Tocantins since 2019; State Secretary of Governorship of Tocantins 2019; Federal Deputy from Tocantins 2003–15; City Councillor of Palmas 1997–2003.
* Fernando Bezerra Coelho (MDB-PE) - Senator for Pernambuco since 2015; Minister of National Integration 2011–13; Mayor of Petrolina 2001–06, 1993–97; Federal Deputy from Pernambuco 1987–92; State Deputy of Pernambuco 1983–87.
* Jorge Kajuru (CDN-GO) - Senator for Goiás since 2019; City Councillor of Goiânia 2017–19.
* Lasier Martins (PODE-RS) - Senator for Rio Grande do Sul since 2015; 2nd Vice President of the Federal Senate since 2019.
* Sérgio Olímpio (PSL-SP) - Senator for São Paulo since 2019; Federal Deputy from São Paulo 2015–19; State Deputy of São Paulo 2007–15.

### Endorsements
#### Brazil Presidents

* Jair Bolsonaro, 38th President of Brazil (2019–present)

#### Federal Senate

* Davi Alcolumbre (DEM-AP), President of the Senate (2019−2021)
* Sen. Izalci Lucas (PSDB-DF)
* Sen. Plínio Valério (PSDB-AM)
* Sen. Roberto Rocha (PSDB-MA)
* Sen. Rodrigo Cunha (PSDB-AL)

#### Political parties

* Social Democratic Party (PSD)
* Progressistas (PP)
* Workers' Party (PT)
* Democrats (DEM)
* Democratic Labour Party (PDT)
* Republican Party of the Social Order (PROS)
* Republicanos
* Liberal Party (PL)
* Social Christian Party (PSC)

#### Federal Senate

* Sen. José Serra (PSDB-SP)
* Sen. Mara Gabrilli (PSDB-SP)
* Sen. Tasso Jereissati (PSDB-CE)

#### Political parties

* Brazilian Democratic Movement (MDB)
* Podemos (PODE)
* Cidadania
* Social Liberal Party (PSL)
* Sustainability Network (REDE)

## Predictions

Estadão prediction :
| Pacheco: 41 | Others/No ans./Not found: 12 | Tebet: 27 |
| Pollster | Pacheco DEM | Tebet MDB | Others | No ans./ Not found | Lead |
| Estadão | 41 | 27 | 3 | 10 | 14 |

## Formal voting
### President

| Candidate | Candidate | Party | Votes | % |
| | Rodrigo Pacheco (MG) Y | DEM | 57 | 73.08 |
| | Simone Tebet (MS) | MDB | 21 | 26.92 |
| Total | Total | Total | 78 | 100.00 |
| Valid votes | Valid votes | Valid votes | 78 | 100.00 |
| Invalid/blank votes | Invalid/blank votes | Invalid/blank votes | 0 | 0.00 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 78 | 100.00 |
| Registered voters/turnout | Registered voters/turnout | Registered voters/turnout | 81 | 96.30 |

### First Vice President

| Candidate | Candidate | Party | Votes | % |
| | Veneziano Vital do Rêgo (PB) Y | MDB | 40 | 54.79 |
| | Lucas Barreto (AP) | PSD | 33 | 45.21 |
| Total | Total | Total | 73 | 100.00 |
| Valid votes | Valid votes | Valid votes | 73 | 100.00 |
| Invalid/blank votes | Invalid/blank votes | Invalid/blank votes | 0 | 0.00 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 73 | 100.00 |
| Registered voters/turnout | Registered voters/turnout | Registered voters/turnout | 81 | 90.12 |

### Others

A single ticket composed by senators Romário Faria (PODE-RJ), Irajá Abreu (PSD-TO), Elmano Férrer (PP-CE), Rogério Carvalho (PT-SE), Weverton Rocha (PDT-MA), Jorginho Mello (PL-SC), Luiz do Carmo (MDB-GO) and Eliziane Gama (Cidadania-MA) for Second Vice President, four Secretaries and three Substitutes, respectively.
Election of Senate Director's Board :
| Ballot → | Ballot → | 2 February 2021 | 2 February 2021 |
| Required majority → | Required majority → | Simple | Simple |
| | Yes | 64 / 81 | Y |
| | No | 0 / 81 |
| | Blank ballots | 8 / 81 | 8 / 81 |
| | Invalid ballots | 1 / 81 | 1 / 81 |
| | Absentees | 8 / 81 | 8 / 81 |