Jorginho Mello
Brazilian politician (born 1967) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jorginho dos Santos Mello (born 17 August 1967) is a Brazilian politician, member of the Liberal Party (PL). He is the incumbent Governor of Santa Catarina and had served as Senator from 2019 to 2022. He resigned to run for the state governorship, being replaced by his substitute Ivete da Silveira (MDB).[1] Mello is the Liberal Party state president.
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Jorginho Mello | |
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Governor of Santa Catarina | |
Assumed office 1 January 2023 | |
Vice Governor | Marilisa Boehm |
Preceded by | Carlos Moisés |
Senator for Santa Catarina | |
In office 1 February 2019 – 1 January 2023 | |
Member of the Chamber of Deputies | |
In office 1 February 2011 – 1 February 2019 | |
Constituency | Santa Catarina |
Member of the Legislative Assembly of Santa Catarina | |
In office 1 February 1995 – 1 February 2011 | |
Constituency | At-large |
Member of the Municipal Chamber of Herval d'Oeste | |
In office 1976–1980 | |
Constituency | At-large |
Personal details | |
Born | Jorginho dos Santos Mello (1956-07-15) 15 July 1956 (age 67) Ibicaré, Santa Catarina, Brazil |
Political party | PL (since 2013) |
Other political affiliations | |
Spouse |
Elizete de Jesus Freitas
(divorced) |
Awards | Order of Aeronautical Merit (Grand Officer) [lower-alpha 1] |
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