João Paulo (PL), until then vice-mayor of Várzea Paulista (SP), was elected state deputy for São Paulo in the 2026 Elections, with 76,371 votes. This will be the first time that the politician will hold a position in the Legislature.
In an interview with TV TEM this Monday (5), the new deputy highlighted his desire to act representing the cities in the metropolitan region of Jundiaí (SP), mainly with demands related to health and urban mobility. "Our focus will be on the integration of some areas", he promised.
João has professional training in the field of engineering and has worked in different administrative positions at Várzea Paulista City Hall. In addition to his position as vice-mayor, João was highlighted by also being in charge of the Health Department for 14 months.
João Paulo (PL) was elected state deputy in 2026 — Photo: TV TEM / Reproduction
Along these lines, João Paulo declared that he will take proposals involving the development of the region to the Legislative Assembly of São Paulo (Alesp).
"For example, in health, the focus will be on strengthening our hospitals, Hospital e Maternidade de Várzea Paulista, Hospital São Vicente, Hospital de Clínicas de Campo Limpo Paulista, the resources that we will send to these hospitals and also the entities linked to health care. The other focus is our urban mobility. We have a serious problem today on Avenida Marginal do Rio Jundiaí, and we have Dom Gabriel with a serious problem also for those going to the western region of Jundiaí, for those going for Cabreúva, Ituverava... this will also be a focus of our mandate", he declared.
Furthermore, João Paulo also cited the situation of intercity public transport in the region. "We need to review this process to deliver a higher quality service to those who use it", he concluded.
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Who is John Paul
Born in Jundiaí, João Paulo de Souza is 38 years old and worked in the private sector before entering public life. At Várzea Paulista City Hall he served as project director, executive and planning manager, government and administration manager.
In 2024 he was elected vice-mayor alongside Professor Rodolfo (PL). During the 2026 election campaign, João allied himself with the candidate for federal deputy and former mayor of Jundiaí, Luiz Fernando Machado (PL).
João Paulo (PL) is vice-mayor of Várzea Paulista (SP) — Photo: Várzea Paulista City Hall / Disclosure
See the elected representatives of the region
The regions of Sorocaba and Jundiaí elected three federal and five state deputies in this Sunday's elections (4). Itapetininga (SP) did not elect anyone. Combined, the three cities had 867,683 voters eligible to vote.
Electronic ballot box — Photo: Reproduction/TV Globo
Federal
Sirlange Maganhato (União Brasil) 87,820 votes - Sorocaba;
Jefferson Campos (PL) 92,286 votes - Sorocaba;
Luiz Fernando Machado (PL) 129,004 votes - Jundiaí;
State
Mônica das Pretas (Psol) 159,100 votes - Itu;
Danilo Balas (PL) 96,188 votes - Sorocaba;
Rodrigo Moraes (PL) 73,787 votes - Itu;
Leandro Basson (Podemos) 90,934 votes - Jundiaí;
João Paulo (PL) 76,371 votes - Jundiaí.
From the list, four of them were re-elected, while four will serve their term for the first time.
Born in the region
The list of those elected can be extended if we consider names born in the regions of Sorocaba and Jundiaí, but who built careers in other locations. They are:
Federal
Lucas Pavanato (PL) 3,038,438 votes - Sorocaba;
Kim Kataguiri (Mission) 520,071 votes - Salto;
Renato Bolsonaro (PL) 379,312 votes - Jundiaí.
State
Danilo Joan (PP) 182,839 votes - Jundiaí.
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