# Edinho Silva

_Brazilian politician_

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Last updated: 2026-11-08

> Edson Antonio da Silva, better known as Edinho Silva, is a Brazilian politician serving as president of the Workers' Party since 2025. He served as mayor of Araraquara from 2001 to 2008 and from 2017 to 2024. From 2015 to 2016, he served as secretary of social communication. From 2011 to 2015, he was a member of the Legislative Assembly of São Paulo. From 1993 to 2000, he was a municipal councillor of Araraquara.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 20 June 1965 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q19706420#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Pontes Gestal ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q19706420#P19))
- **Citizenship:** Brazil ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q19706420#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q19706420#P106))
- **Political party:** Workers' Party ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q19706420#P102))
- **Education:** São Paulo State University ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q19706420#P69))
- **Official website:** edinhosilva.com.br ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q19706420#P856))
- **Positions held:** mayor ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q19706420#P39))
- **X (Twitter):** edinhosilva ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q19706420#P2002))
- **Facebook:** EdinhoPT ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q19706420#P2013))

## Questions

**When was Edinho Silva born?**  
Edinho Silva was born on 20 June 1965 in Pontes Gestal.

**What positions has Edinho Silva held?**  
Positions held by Edinho Silva include: mayor.

**Where did Edinho Silva study?**  
Edinho Silva was educated at São Paulo State University.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Edinho Silva](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edinho_Silva) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q19706420](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q19706420) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Edinho Silva-2015 05 06.jpg by Elza Fiúza/ABr (CC BY 3.0 br)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Edinho_Silva-2015_05_06.jpg)

## Licence and attribution

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## Cite this page

"Edinho Silva". DigiNepal. Last updated 8 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/edinho-silva. Retrieved 15 November 2026.