José Agripino Maia

José Agripino Maia (born May 23, 1945) is a Brazilian politician. He served as governor of Rio Grande do Norte, from 1983 to 1986. He is the national president of Brazil Union (UNIÃO), and senator. He was born in Mossoró, the son of Tarcísio Maia.

José Agripino
Senator for Rio Grande do Norte
In office November 13, 2010 – February 1, 2019
Preceded by	José Bezerra
Succeeded by	Zenaide Maia
In office February 1, 1995 – July 14, 2010
Preceded by	Lavoisier Maia
Succeeded by	José Bezerra
In office February 1, 1987 – November 11, 1990
Preceded by	Martins Filho
Succeeded by	Dario Pereira
Governor of Rio Grande do Norte
In office March 15, 1991 – April 2, 1994
Vice Governor	Vivaldo Costa
Preceded by	Geraldo Melo
Succeeded by	Vivaldo Costa
In office March 15, 1983 – May 14, 1986
Vice Governor	Radir Pereira de Araújo
Preceded by	Lavoisier Maia
Succeeded by	Radir Pereira de Araújo
Mayor of Natal
In office March 15, 1979 – May 15, 1982
Preceded by	Vauban Bezerra
Succeeded by	Manoel Pereira dos Santos
Personal details
Born	José Agripino Maia (1945-05-23) May 23, 1945 Mossoró, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
Political party	UNIÃO
Spouse	Anita Maia
Children	Felipe

Political career

In 1965, Maia joins ARENA, following the footsteps of his father.

In 1974, Maia supports his father, Tarcísio Maia, for governor of Rio Grande do Norte.

In 1978, Maia supports Lavoisier Maia, for governor.

In 1979, Maia was appointed by governor Lavoisier Maia.

In 1982, Maia faces Alves and ends up winning the election, with support of governor Lavoisier Maia.

In 1984, Maia supports the name of Andrezza, who was defeated by Maluf, supported by Lavoisier Maia. Thus, Maia decides to create the Front Liberal, to support Neves.

In 1985, Maia supports Wilma Maia, for mayor, who was defeated by Filho.

In 1986, Maia supports João Faustino, who also was defeated by Geraldo Melo.

In 1989, Maia supports Collor, of the PRN, who was elected president of Brazil.

In 1990, Maia defeated Lavoisier Maia.

In 1994, Maia closes alliance PSDB–PFL, after the resignation of presidential candidacy of Lavoisier Maia, who will complete in the government, with support of Cardoso.

In 1996, Maia supports Wilma de Faria, for mayor.

In 1998, Maia applied for the governor, with support of Cardoso

In 2001, Maia breaks FHC.

In 2002, Maia supports Ciro Gomes, after Lula.

In 2008, Maia supports Micarla, for mayor, against Fátima Bezerra. Micarla went on to win the election.

In 2010, Maia was re-elected senator.

In 2014, Maia becomes general coordinator of presidential campaign of Neves.

Maia was one of the fiercest opponents of the Dilma government.

See also

• List of mayors of Natal, Rio Grande do Norte