Soraya Vieira Thronicke (born 1 June 1973) is a Brazilian politician and lawyer. She has spent her political career representing Mato Grosso do Sul, having served as senator for that State since 2019.[1]
Soraya Thronicke | |
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| Senator for Mato Grosso do Sul | |
| Assumed office 1 February 2019 | |
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| Born | Soraya Vieira Thronicke 1 June 1973 Dourados, Mato Grosso,[a] Brazil |
| Political party | PODE (2023–present) |
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| Profession | Lawyer |
Political career
editIn the 2018 Brazilian general election, Thronicke, along with Nelsinho Trad, was elected to the national senate from the state of Mato Grosso do Sul. Thronicke was the only woman on the ballot in the entire state that election year.[2] Strong themes of Thronicke's senate campaign agenda included anti-corruption and encouraging private property.[3]
Ideologically Thronicke identifies as economically liberal and socially conservative.[4] In 2018, she was a supporter of Jair Bolsonaro, and campaigned with him on his run for president.[3] She was a candidate for president in the 2022 election, having been nominated by the Brazil Union party.[5]
On 2 October 2022, Thronicke failed to reach the run-off with 0.51% of the vote.
Personal life
editAs is common in her home state, Thronicke is of German Brazilian descent. Born in Dourados, Thronicke grew up in Campo Grande.[3] Before becoming a politician Thronicke was a lawyer. She is married and has a son.[3] Thronicke's family owns multiple motels throughout Mato Grosso do Sul.[6]
Notes
edit- ^ Municipality now part of the state of Mato Grosso do Sul.
References
edit- ^ "Soraya Thronicke 177 (PSL) Senador - Mato Grosso do Sul - Eleições 2018" (in Portuguese). Gazeta do Povo. 28 October 2018. Retrieved 8 May 2019.
- ^ de Jesus, Jesana (7 October 2018). "Nelsinho Trad (PTB) e Soraya Thronicke (PSL) são eleitos senadores por Mato Grosso do Sul" (in Portuguese). G1 Globo. Retrieved 8 May 2019.
- ^ a b c d "Soraya Thronicke 177 (PSL) Senador - Mato Grosso do Sul - Eleições 2018" (in Portuguese). Gazeta do Povo. 28 October 2018. Retrieved 8 May 2019.
- ^ "Eleições 2018: Onda conservadora cria bancada bolsonarista no congresso" (in Portuguese). El País. 8 October 2019. Retrieved 8 May 2019.
- ^ "União Brasil anuncia senadora Soraya Thronicke como pré-candidata à Presidência". Folha de S.Paulo (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2022-08-02. Retrieved 2022-08-10.
- ^ Pavão, Gabriela (7 July 2015). "Motéis de MS têm suítes pantaneira, pub de rock e '50 Tons de Cinza'" (in Portuguese). O Globo. Retrieved 8 May 2019.
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