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Plínio Trump, Mick Jagger and Samurai Taxi Driver keep Brazils tradition of joke candidates alive
What happened
Plínio Trump, a Brazilian candidate, is running for Congress, impersonating US President Donald Trump, and attracting voters. Other novelty candidates include Mick Jagger, a carpenter, and Samurai Taxi Driver, a nunchaku master. These candidates must belong to a political party and meet eligibility requirements. A few hundred novelty candidates are among over 7,800 running for Congress.
Why it matters
Brazil's electoral system allows votes for novelty candidates to contribute to their parties' totals, potentially increasing their representation and funding. This can be seen as a paradox, as protest voters may be rejecting traditional politics, but their ballots still support the system. The novelty candidates' presence reflects public disillusionment with traditional leadership.
Key facts
- Novelty candidates have a nearly eight-decade history in Brazilian elections
- Plínio Trump is impersonating US President Donald Trump
- Mick Jagger and Samurai Taxi Driver are also running as novelty candidates
- Candidates like Tiririca have won seats in Congress
- Brazil's electoral system distributes votes proportionally to parties.
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