Sarney Family Leaves Office for the First Time in 72 Years
Roseana's defeat in the Senate race this year removes the Sarney family from elected positions for the first time since 1954.
TL;DR
- The Sarney family will have no elected officials for the first time in 72 years.
- This political cycle ended with Roseana Sarney's defeat in the 2026 Senate elections.
- The Sarney family's political history began in 1954 with José Sarney's election as a federal deputy.
- José Sarney served as a federal deputy, governor of Maranhão, senator, and President of Brazil.
- Roseana Sarney had a political career including roles as federal deputy, governor of Maranhão, and senator.
- José Sarney Filho (Zequinha Sarney) served as state and federal deputy, and held environmental minister positions.
- Adriano Sarney, representing the third generation, served as a state deputy but failed to win re-election.
- The seats for Maranhão in the 2026 Senate election were won by André Fufuca and Lahesio Bonfim.