Antônio Carlos Magalhães Neto
Antônio Carlos Peixoto de Magalhães Neto, commonly known as ACM Neto, (born 26 January 1979 in Salvador) is a Brazilian lawyer and politician. He was the national president of the Democrats (DEM), and is currently general secretary of the Brazil Union. He is the grandson of deceased Senator and Governor of Bahia Antônio Carlos Magalhães (ACM), nephew of Luís Eduardo Magalhães and son of Antônio Carlos Magalhães Júnior, and political inheritor of one of the most powerful political families of the country. He was elected mayor of Salvador in 2012 and reelected in 2016. During both of his terms as mayor he was rated the most popular mayor in Brazil.
ACM Neto | |
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Neto in 2019 | |
| Mayor of Salvador | |
| In office 1 January 2013 – 1 January 2021 | |
| Vice Mayor |
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| Preceded by | João Henrique Carneiro |
| Succeeded by | Bruno Reis |
| General Secretary of Brazil Union | |
| In office 6 October 2021 – 29 February 2024 | |
| President | Luciano Bivar |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Davi Alcolumbre |
| National President of Democrats | |
| In office 8 March 2018 – 8 February 2022 | |
| Preceded by | José Agripino Maia |
| Succeeded by | Party merged |
| Federal Deputy from Bahia | |
| In office 1 February 2003 – 1 January 2013 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Antônio Carlos Peixoto de Magalhães Neto 26 January 1979 Salvador, Bahia, Brazil |
| Political party | UNIÃO (2022–present) |
| Other political affiliations | |
| Spouse |
Lídia Salles
(m. 2002; div. 2012) |
| Domestic partner | Tatá Canhedo (2015–17) |
| Children | Lívia (b. 2005) Marcela (b. 2009) |
| Parents |
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| Relatives | Antônio Carlos Magalhães (grandfather) Luís Eduardo Magalhães (uncle) |
| Education | Federal University of Bahia (LL.B.) |
| Profession | Lawyer |
| Signature | |
| Website | www |
Neto ran in the 2022 Bahia gubernatorial election, but lost to Jerônimo, winning 47.21% of the vote.