Erika Hilton Becomes Most Voted Woman in History of Brazil’s Chamber of Deputies

Erika Hilton Sets Congressional Record with 1,596,472 Votes in São Paulo

Federal Deputy Erika Hilton secured 1,596,472 votes in São Paulo, establishing a historic milestone as the woman with the most votes ever elected to the Chamber of Deputies in Brazil. That total surpasses the previous record set in 2018 by Joice Hasselmann, who received 1,078,666 votes—a margin of over 517,000 ballots. The outcome also marks a massive surge from Hilton’s 2022 run, when she entered federal office with 256,903 votes, multiplying her previous result more than six times.

Electoral Standing Across São Paulo and National Contests

While Hilton claimed the highest tally ever recorded by a female federal deputy in Brazilian history, she finished second in the overall São Paulo congressional race. On a national level, Hilton ranked among the top three most-voted candidates for the Chamber, alongside Pavanato and Nikolas Ferreira of Minas Gerais. Other prominent female finishers nationwide included Sâmia Bomfim of the Socialism and Liberty Party (PSOL) in São Paulo with 583,107 votes, and Julia Zanatta (PL-SC) with 560,223 votes.

Security Threats Received on Election Day

Hours before heading to her polling station, Hilton received a death threat via e-mail containing transphobic slurs and referencing her personal home address, as reported in initial state documentation. Sent at 10:26 a.m. via Onion Mail—a service designed to hinder message tracking—the communication prompted the lawmaker to delay her vote until security details were reinforced. Addressing supporters in a speech published on Instagram, Hilton minimized the incident. Perto das ameaças recorrentes que eu e minha família recebemos, essa é só mais uma bobeira no meio do caminho de algum idiota desocupado que não suporta ver o nosso brilho, she stated, calling for a thorough police investigation.

What are the voting records for Chamber candidates?

What was the previous record for female votes in the Chamber of Deputies?

Joice Hasselmann held the prior record after receiving 1,078,666 votes in São Paulo during the 2018 election.

Which political party does Erika Hilton represent?

Erika Hilton is a member of the Socialism and Liberty Party (PSOL).

How did Erika Hilton’s 2026 vote count compare to her 2022 election?

Her 2026 total of 1,596,472 votes was roughly 6.2 times higher than the 256,903 votes she received when first elected to the Chamber of Deputies in 2022.