José Agripino Maia

José Agripino
Governor of Rio Grande do Norte
In office March 15, 1983 – May 14, 1986
Preceded by	Lavoisier Maia
Succeeded by	Radir Araújo
In office March 15, 1991 – April 2, 1994
Preceded by	Geraldo Melo
Succeeded by	Vivaldo Costa
Senator from RN
In office March 15, 1987 – March 15, 1991
In office February 1, 1995 – Currently
Personal details
Born	José Agripino Maia (1945-05-23) May 23, 1945 Mossoró, RN
Nationality	Brazilian
Political party	DEM
Spouse	Anita Maia
Children	Felipe Maia
Profession	Politician

José Agripino Maia (born May 23, 1945 in Mossoró) is a Brazilian politician. He served as governor of Rio Grande do Norte, from 1983 to 1986. He is the national president of Democrats (DEM), and senator.

Political carrer

In 1965, Maia joins ARENA, following the footsteps of his father, Tarcísio Maia.

In 1974, Maia supports his father, Tarcísio Maia, for governor of Rio Grande do Norte.

In 1978, Maia supports Lavoisier Maia, for governor.

In 1979, Maia was appointed by governor Lavoisier Maia.

In 1982, Maia faces Alves, but ends up winning the election, with support of governor Lavoisier Maia.

In 1984, Maia supports the name of Andrezza, who was defeated by Maluf, supported by Lavoisier Maia. Thus, Maia decides to create the Front Liberal, to supports Neves.

In 1985, Maia supports Wilma Maia, for mayor, who was defeated by Filho.

In 1986, Maia supports João Faustino, who also was defeated by Geraldo Melo.

In 1989, Maia supports Collor, of the PRN, who was elected president of Brazil.

In 1990, Maia defeating Lavoisier Maia.

In 1994, Maia closes alliance PSDB–PFL, after the resignation of presidential candidacy of Lavoisier Maia, who will complete in the government, with support of Cardoso.

In 1996, Maia supports Wilma de Faria, for mayor.

In 1998, Maia applied for the governor, with support of Cardoso

In 2001, Maia breaks FHC.

In 2002, Maia supports Ciro Gomes, after Lula.

In 2008, Maia supports Micarla, for mayor, against Fátima Bezerra.

In 2010, Maia was re-elected senator.

In 2014, Maia becomes general coordinator of presidential campaign of Neves.

Maia is one of the fiercest opponents of the government Dilma.