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On 19 February 2014, Romário announced that he would run for the Brazilian senate in the 2014 general election, and the decision was officially confirmed in June. On 5 October, Romario was elected to the Senate with the most votes received ever by a candidate representing the state of Rio de Janeiro.
Oct 6, 2014 · Brazil legend Romario scored a resounding political victory on Sunday as he was elected to the Senate with 63.4 percent of the vote for the Rio de Janeiro seat.
Oct 6, 2014 · Legendary Brazilian striker Romario has been elected to the nation's senate after winning 63.4 percent of the vote for the seat in Rio de Janeiro. A proven winner on the football pitch, the...
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Mar 13, 2024 · Elected to the Brazilian Chamber of Deputies in 2010 and subsequently to the Senate in 2014, Romário’s political career was driven by a passion for social justice and a desire to give back to the community that had supported him throughout his football career.
Jun 30, 2023 · It came as little surprise therefore when Romario was voted into the Brazilian senate a few months after the tournament had passed. The old political guard weren’t laughing anymore.
Oct 6, 2014 · World Cup winner wins Senate seat with huge margin as he vows to fight for the people.
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Oct 6, 2014 · World Cup winner wins Senate seat with huge margin as he vows to fight for the people.
