Tomás Vodanovic
Tomás Vodanovic | |
|---|---|
Vodanovic in 2022 | |
| Mayor of Maipú | |
| Assumed office 28 June 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Cathy Barriga Guerra |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 15 October 1990 Santiago, Chile |
| Political party | Broad Front (2024–) Democratic Revolution (2017–2024) |
| Alma mater | Pontifical Catholic University of Chile Georgetown University |
| Profession | Sociologist |
Tomás Vodanovic Escudero (born 15 October 1990) is a Chilean politician and sociologist who has served as mayor of Maipú since 2021. An ally of President Gabriel Boric, Vodanovic is a member of the left-wing Broad Front and served as a staffer for Deputy Pablo Vidal.[1][2]
Prior to politics Vodonovic worked in NGOs targeted at reducing barriers to education for underserved communities. Elected in 2021 against a conservative incumbent Cathy Barriga in Maipú, Chile's second largest commune, Vodonovic was reelected in 2024 with 70% of the vote.[3][4]
References
- ^ S.A.P, El Mercurio (2021-05-17). "Alcalde electo de Maipú: "Más allá de esta parafernalia, lo que se vivía en la comuna era un abandono tremendo"". Emol (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-02-15.
- ^ Dote, Sebastián (2020-11-29). "Candidato de RD se quedó con las primarias municipales del Frente Amplio en Maipú". El Dínamo (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-02-15.
- ^ Program, Latin America Leadership. "Tomás Vodanovic, GCL 2016, nuevo alcalde de la Comuna de Maipú, Chile". lalp.georgetown.edu (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-02-15.
- ^ Chile, C. N. N. "Menores de 35 años y de izquierda: ¿Quiénes fueron los tres alcaldes más votados de Chile?". CNN Chile. Retrieved 2025-02-15.