Hertz Dias
Hertz Dias | |
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| Born | 20 October 1970 Maranhão, Brazil |
| Party | PSTU |
| Occupation | Teacher, rapper |
| Profession | History teacher |
Hertz Dias (born 20 October 1970) is a Brazilian teacher, rapper and politician affiliated with the Unified Workers' Socialist Party (PSTU). He has been a candidate in several elections and was announced as a pre-candidate for President of Brazil in the 2026 election.[1][2]
Early life and career
[edit]Hertz Dias was born in the state of Maranhão, Brazil. He holds a degree in History and a master's degree in Education, and works as a teacher in the public school system at both the state and municipal levels.[2]
He is also active in the Black movement and in cultural initiatives related to hip hop. As a rapper, he is a member of the group Gíria Vermelha and has participated in projects linked to the Quilombo Urbano hip hop movement in Maranhão.[3]
Political career
[edit]Dias has run for several elected offices as a member of the Unified Workers' Socialist Party (PSTU).
In 2018, he was the vice-presidential candidate on the ticket headed by Vera Lúcia in the Brazilian general election. The ticket received 25,625 votes (0.02%) in the first round.[4]
In 2020, he ran for mayor of São Luís, obtaining 2,173 votes (0.42%).[5]
In 2022, he was a candidate for governor of Maranhão, receiving 5,191 votes (0.15%).[2]
In 2026, he was announced as a pre-candidate for President of Brazil by the PSTU, with formal nomination pending party convention.[1]
Political positions
[edit]Dias has advocated policies focused on workers' rights, including:
- ending the 6x1 work schedule without wage reduction;
- increasing wages;
- income tax exemption for salaried workers;
- repeal of labor and pension reforms;
- labor protections for app-based workers.[3]
He has also supported:
- demilitarization of the Military Police;
- drug decriminalization;
- opposition to oil exploration in the Equatorial Margin;
- opposition to the privatization of waterways in the Amazon.[1]
He is in favor of the decriminalization of abortion.[6]
Electoral history
[edit]| Year | Election | Party | Office | Votes | % | Result |
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| 2018 | Presidential | PSTU | Vice President | 25,625 | 0.02% | Not elected |
| 2020 | Mayor of São Luís | PSTU | Mayor | 2,173 | 0.42% | Not elected |
| 2022 | Governor of Maranhão | PSTU | Governor | 5,191 | 0.15% | Not elected |
| 2026 | Presidential | PSTU | President | — | — | TBA |
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "PSTU lança pré-candidatura de Hertz Dias para presidente" (in Portuguese). 24 February 2026. Retrieved April 9, 2026.
- ^ a b c "Professor e rapper maranhense Hertz Dias será candidato do PSTU à Presidência da República" (in Portuguese). 22 February 2026. Retrieved April 9, 2026.
- ^ a b "Ativista do movimento negro e professor é anunciado pré-candidato" (in Portuguese). 24 February 2026. Retrieved April 9, 2026.
- ^ "Election results for president" (in Portuguese). G1. Retrieved April 9, 2026.
- ^ "São Luís election results 2020" (in Portuguese). G1. Retrieved April 9, 2026.
- ^ "O governo Lula e os oprimidos" (in Portuguese). Retrieved April 9, 2026.