Reelection and municipal elections

One should expect reelection to be central to our political system, but there are nuances

Op-ed published in the “Voto a Voto” column of Folha de S. Paulo, on Oct 4, 2024 (in Portuguese).

I present some historical data regarding reelection in municipal races in Brazil, while discussing theoretical aspects of this phenomenon in the country, in anticipation of the first round of the 2024 elections.

Lucas Gelape
Lucas Gelape
Political Scientist and Professor

Political scientist. Professor (UFMG), PhD (USP).