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Evangelicals, pentecostals and political representation in brazilian legislative elections (1998-2010)

Revista Brasileira de Ciencias Sociais, ISSN: 1806-9053, Vol: 32, Issue: 93
2017
  • 12
    Citations
  • 7,223
    Usage
  • 45
    Captures
  • 1
    Mentions
  • 161
    Social Media
Metric Options:   Counts1 Year3 Year

Metrics Details

  • Citations
    12
  • Usage
    7,223
  • Captures
    45
  • Mentions
    1
    • News Mentions
      1
      • News
        1
  • Social Media
    161
    • Shares, Likes & Comments
      161
      • Facebook
        161

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What is the performance of Evangelical candidates in Brazilian legislative elections? Would Pentecostal candidates be responsible for the political representation of Evangelicals? Do Pentecostal churches have a high degree of electoral success? The Evangelicals influence in Brazilian politics has become increasingly prominent both in the media and in the academia. It is a consequence of the rapid expansion of Pentecostalism in Brazil. Previous literature assumes that Pentecostal candidates would use their congregations as "herd votes". From a conceptual discussion of the Evangelical candidate and his church linkage, as well as a new database of Evangelical candidates, I present evidence that the share of Evangelical candidates remained stable in the last decade. Pentecostals politicians represent the vast majority of Evangelical politicians in Brazilian legislatures; however, in spite of that, the electoral success of Pentecostal churches is not as strong as it is asserted.

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