Sâmia Bomfim


Sâmia de Souza Bomfim is a Brazilian politician. She has spent her political career representing São Paulo, having served as federal deputy representative since 2019.

Personal life

Prior to entering politics Bomfim worked as a civil servant. She identifies as a feminist. She cites her inspirations as fellow PSOL politicians and activists Marielle Franco and Jean Wyllys. She is also inspired by her close friend Vinicius Luz. Bomfim is considered a supporter of LGBT rights and took part in the 2019 São Paulo Pride parade.
In 2016 Bomfim participated protests demanding the resignation of Eduardo Cunha and protesting rape culture in Brazil.

Political career

Bomfim is the youngest woman ever elected to the Municipal Chamber of São Paulo, at the age of 27, and the first woman to be directly elected to the federal Chamber of Deputies for the Socialism and Liberty Party. In the 2018 general election, Bomfin was one of the most voted candidates with 249,887 votes, being elected to the federal Chamber of Deputies.