2019 President of the Federal Senate of Brazil election


The 2019 President of the Federal Senate of Brazil election took place on 2 February 2019, originally one day before, following the opening day of the 56th Legislature of the National Congress, almost four months after the 2018 elections.
The Acting President of the Federal Senate, Davi Alcolumbre, administered the oath of office of the members of the Senate and the Dean of the Federal Senate, José Maranhão, administered the session of election for President.
Former President Renan Calheiros ran for a fifth term as President, but withdrawn the election and was defeated by Alcolumbre.

Candidates

Confirmed candidates

Withdrawn candidates