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Roseana Sarney

Roseana Sarney
Roseane Sarney 2007.jpg
Governor of Maranhão
In office
January 1, 1995 – April 5, 2002
Preceded by Ribamar Fiquene
Succeeded by José Reinaldo Tavares
In office
April 17, 2009 – December 10, 2014
Preceded by Jackson Lago
Succeeded by Arnaldo Melo
Member of the Senate
from Maranhão
In office
1 February 2003 – 16 April 2009
Preceded by Bello Parga
Succeeded by Mauro Fecury
Federal Deputy
from Maranhão
In office
February 1, 1991 – December 16, 1994
Personal details
Born (1953-06-01) June 1, 1953 (age 64)
São Luís, Brazil
Nationality Brazilian
Political party PDS (1980–1985)
PMDB (1985—1990)
PFL (1990—2006)
PMDB (2006—current)
Spouse(s) Jorge Murad Júnior (1976—current)
Relations José Sarney (father)
Marly Sarney (mother)
Children Rafaela (born 1978)
Alma mater University of Brasília
Occupation Politician
Profession Sociology

Roseana Macieira Ferreira Araújo da Costa Sarney Murad (born June 1, 1953 in São Luís, Maranhão) is a Brazilian politician and sociologist. She was the governor of the Brazilian state of Maranhão from 2009 to 2014. She is a member of the Brazilian Democratic Movement Party and daughter of former President and senator José Sarney.

Roseana has served in a number of elected offices, including congresswoman from 1991 to 1994, governor of Maranhão from 1995 to 2002 and senator from 2003 to 2009. She considered running for president in 2002, but a corruption scandal led to her withdrawal from the race on April 15, 2002.


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