The Popular Unity for Socialism (UP) party confirmed Laís Chaud's candidacy for the government of Santa Catarina in the 2026 elections. The decision was taken at a convention held this Monday (20) at the Trindade campus of the Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC), in Florianópolis. Laís is a psychologist, health worker and president of the UP directory in the capital. He is running for office for the first time and has a political career built on the student movement. Currently, she is the national coordinator of the Movement of Struggle in Neighborhoods, Villages and Favelas (MLB). ?Click and follow the g1 SC channel on WhatsApp Other candidacies approved at the convention: Nathália Melo for vice-governor Ana Lúcia da Silveira and Marlenne Soccas for the Senate. The party will compete alone in the 2026 elections. "Working women in Santa Catarina will find in our candidacy not only the strength to fight against violence, but to decide on the state's economy, the policies for their lives. Women will be power" stated Lais Chaud.
UP launches Laís Chaud as a candidate for the government of Santa Catarina
The Popular Unity for Socialism (UP) party confirmed Laís Chaud's candidacy for the government of Santa Catarina in the 2026 elections. The decision was taken at a convention held this Monday (20) at the Trindade campus...
? Convention calendar Conventions are events in which party members meet to choose candidates in elections. The deadline is August 5th. Next, the names must be registered with the Superior Court (TSE) by August 15th. The election campaign officially begins the following day. In this year's elections, on October 4, Brazilians will vote for: president governor Senate (two seats per state) federal deputy state deputy Trajectory of Laís Chaud Laís is 35 years old and has a degree and master's degree in Psychology from UFSC. He began his political life in the student movement, within the Free Academic Center for Psychology (CALPSI) and serving as student representative on the course and other university bodies. She also presents herself as a leader of the movements for housing and urban reform, as National Coordinator of the Movement for Struggle in Neighborhoods, Towns and Favelas (MLB). The candidate also actively promotes the end of violence against women through the Olga Benario Women's Movement. The candidate for vice-governor Nathália Tarses Gomes de Melo, is 34 years old, and works as a day laborer and cleaning professional. She is coordinator of the Revolutionary Black Front (FNR) and is part of the UP board in Florianópolis. Laís Chaud (UP), pre-candidate for the government of Santa Catarina Personal Archive VIDEOS: most watched on g1 SC in the last 7 days
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