Tayná Miessa (UP) Reproduction The Popular Unity (UP) party confirmed, on Wednesday (29), Tayná Miessa's candidacy for the government of Paraná. The decision was announced during the party convention, held in Curitiba. ? Follow the g1 PR channel on WhatsApp Tayná Miessa is 30 years old and has a degree in Cultural Production from the Federal University of Paraná (UFPR). The candidate is the daughter of Japanese immigrant workers and lives in the south of Curitiba. She is the national coordinator of the Olga Benario Women's Movement and organizer of the Enedina Marques Reference House for Women, an occupation that serves women in situations of violence. Other candidacies approved at the convention: Willian Araki, for vice-governor Joaquim from Movimento de Luta nos Bairros, Vilas e Favelas (MLB), for senator; Julia Marinho, for federal deputy; Giovanny Godoi, for federal deputy; Juliane Mendes, for state deputy; Lohan Cota, for state deputy. 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; senator (two seats per state); federal deputy; state deputy; MORE