Rayssa Furlan Nominated by Podemos Party for Amapá Senate Seat

The Podemos party has officially nominated Rayssa Furlan as its candidate for the Senate representing Amapá. This decision was finalized during a party convention held on Monday, July 20th, in Macapá. Furlan, a physician and former first lady of the state capital, will be running for the Senate for the second time. She expressed her commitment to a future-oriented policy for Amapá, focusing on creating opportunities, strengthening the economy, and improving public services like health, education, and security. The Podemos party also confirmed candidacies for 25 state deputy positions and 9 federal deputy positions. Furthermore, the party declared its support for Dr. Furlan's gubernatorial bid under the PSD party, solidifying an alliance between the two political groups. The convention season, where parties select their candidates, is underway, with a deadline for registration with the Superior Electoral Court (TSE) set for August 15th. The official election campaign will commence on August 16th, leading up to the general elections on October 4th, where Brazilians will vote for president, governors, senators, federal deputies, and state deputies. Rayssa Furlan, 39, is a doctor, married to Dr. Furlan, a mother of four, and serves as the state president of the Podemos party. Previously, she was the first lady of Macapá and held the position of municipal secretary for Mobilization and Popular Participation. In the 2022 elections, she secured approximately 174,000 votes (42.5%) for the Senate, placing second.