Samara Martins (born 31 August 1987) is a Brazilian dentist and politician affiliated with Popular Unity (UP), where she serves as national vice president. She has been active in social movements and was the vice-presidential candidate in the 2022 Brazilian general election and a pre-candidate for President of Brazil in 2026.[1][2]
Samara Martins | |
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| Born | 31 August 1987 Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil |
| Party | Popular Unity (UP) |
| Occupation | Dentist, politician |
| Profession | Public health dentist |
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Early life and career
editSamara Martins was born in Belo Horizonte, the capital of Minas Gerais, Brazil. She works as a dentist in the Unified Health System (SUS).[1]
She began her political trajectory in the student movement, participating in the Metropolitan Association of Secondary Students of Greater Belo Horizonte (AMES-BH). She later joined the National Union of Students (UNE), where she served as director for women's affairs.[1]
In addition to her party activities, Martins is involved in social movements such as the Olga Benário Women's Movement and the Black Revolutionary Front.[3]
Political career
editIn 2022, Martins was the vice-presidential candidate on the ticket headed by Leonardo Péricles, representing Popular Unity. The ticket was the only one in that election composed entirely of Black candidates.[1]
The ticket received 53,519 votes (0.05%) in the first round.[2]
In 2026, she launched her pre-candidacy for President of Brazil and was identified as the only woman among the pre-candidates at that time.[4]
Political positions
editMartins supports the decriminalization and legalization of abortion.[5]
Her policy proposals include:
Electoral history
edit| Year | Election | Party | Office | Votes | % | Result |
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| 2022 | Presidential | UP | Vice President | 53,519 | 0.05% | Not elected |
| 2026 | Presidential | UP | President | — | — | TBA |
References
edit- 1 2 3 4 "Quem é Samara Martins, única pré-candidata mulher à Presidência" (in Portuguese). 7 April 2026. Retrieved 9 April 2026.
- 1 2 "UP lança pré-candidatura de Samara Martins à Presidência" (in Portuguese). 8 April 2026. Retrieved 9 April 2026.
- 1 2 "Mãe, dentista e socialista: Samara Martins mira presidência" (in Portuguese). 29 March 2026. Retrieved 9 April 2026.
- ↑ "Única mulher pré-candidata diz ser ignorada e defende renovação" (in Portuguese). 8 April 2026. Retrieved 9 April 2026.
- ↑ "Mulheres fazem história com recorde de candidatas à presidência" (in Portuguese). September 2022. Retrieved 9 April 2026.
- ↑ "UP government program 2022" (PDF) (in Portuguese). Retrieved 9 April 2026.