# Eduardo Leite

_Brazilian politician (born 1985)_

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Last updated: 2026-11-05

> Eduardo Figueiredo Cavalheiro Leite is a Brazilian politician and governor of the state of Rio Grande do Sul. During the state's 2018 election, he won with 53.62% of the vote. Leite was elected governor at 33 years old, becoming the youngest governor in Brazil. In July 2021, Leite came out as gay during an interview for the Brazilian talk show Conversa com Bial, becoming the first openly gay governor in Brazil's history, and one of the first two openly LGBT governors in Brazil.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 10 March 1985 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q16337390#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Pelotas ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q16337390#P19))
- **Citizenship:** Brazil ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q16337390#P27))
- **Occupation:** lawyer; politician; council member; activist ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q16337390#P106))
- **Political party:** Brazilian Social Democracy Party (since 31 October 2001) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q16337390#P102))
- **Education:** Federal University of Pelotas ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q16337390#P69))
- **Positions held:** governor of Rio Grande do Sul (1 January 2023 – 31 December 2026 · BS 17 Poush 2079 – 16 Poush 2083); governor of Rio Grande do Sul (1 January 2019 – 31 March 2022); Mayor of Pelotas (1 January 2013 – 31 December 2016) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q16337390#P39))
- **X (Twitter):** EduardoLeite_ ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q16337390#P2002))
- **Facebook:** efcleite ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q16337390#P2013))
- **Instagram:** eduardoleite45 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q16337390#P2003))

## Questions

**When was Eduardo Leite born?**  
Eduardo Leite was born on 10 March 1985 in Pelotas.

**What positions has Eduardo Leite held?**  
Positions held by Eduardo Leite include: governor of Rio Grande do Sul (2023–2026); governor of Rio Grande do Sul (2019–2022); Mayor of Pelotas (2013–2016).

**Where did Eduardo Leite study?**  
Eduardo Leite was educated at Federal University of Pelotas.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Eduardo Leite](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eduardo_Leite) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q16337390](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q16337390) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: 09.02.2026 – Eduardo Leite in February 2026 - 55087496770 (3x4).jpg by Governo RS (CC BY-SA 4.0)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:09.02.2026_%E2%80%93_Eduardo_Leite_in_February_2026_-_55087496770_(3x4).jpg)

## Licence and attribution

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## Cite this page

"Eduardo Leite". DigiNepal. Last updated 5 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/eduardo-leite. Retrieved 15 November 2026.