Politics

Brazilian Felipe Sousa-Lazaballet elected state representative in Florida

The new lawmaker, who secured 62% of the vote in District 42, overcame 15 years as an undocumented immigrant before becoming a U.S. citizen.

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Published November 4, 2026, 13:15 (Brasília time) · 1 min read

Felipe Sousa-Lazaballet, wearing a blue suit and green tie, poses with arms crossed in front of a lake and buildings, with birds flying in the background. — Brazilian-American Felipe Sousa-Lazaballet, elected as a state representative in Florida. Photo: Reprodução/Exame

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What happened: Brazilian Felipe Sousa-Lazaballet was elected state representative in Florida.
Who is affected: Voters in District 42 in the Orlando area, Florida.
What changes: The Florida State Legislature now includes a Brazilian representative for the first time.

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