The PSOL party in Brazil is evaluating the potential of nominating 91-year-old federal deputy Luiza Erundina to run for a seat in the São Paulo state assembly (Alesp) in the upcoming elections. With a long political career, Erundina is currently in her seventh consecutive term in the Chamber of Deputies. The party is in discussions with her about her political future options, weighing the possibility of her running for re-election, vying for a state assembly position, or stepping back due to her advanced age.

Erundina garnered 113,983 votes in the 2022 elections and is seen as a significant asset by the PSOL, potentially drawing a substantial number of votes if she were to run for Alesp. Currently, the party holds only five seats in the state assembly, making her candidacy a strategic move to enhance their representation. While the list of candidates for the upcoming elections has not yet been finalized, only one state deputy, Guilherme Cortez, has expressed interest in running for federal office, indicating that others are more focused on retaining their current positions.

Historically, Erundina has a short but notable tenure in the São Paulo assembly, having served from 1987 to 1988 before becoming the mayor of São Paulo, making her the first woman to hold that position from 1988 to 1992. Her extensive experience and recognition within Brazilian politics position her as a pivotal figure in the PSOL's strategy to strengthen its foothold in the state assembly, especially as the political landscape continues to evolve in Brazil.