1934

Running for Member of the House of Representatives – In 1933, Benedito Valadares appointed Juscelino “Secretário do Governo de Minas Gerais” (chief-of-staff in the Minas Gerais state government). From the very beginning, Juscelino conducted his job energetically and impressed everyone. He had daily contact with the public. As he tried to help whoever came to him, his popularity rose strongly in a short time, both in political and public circles. This led the Partido Progressista (PP, Progressive Party) to support JK in his candidacy for a seat in the House of Representatives in National Congress (Deputado Federal). Juscelino was elected with more votes than any other candidate.

He took his seat in parliament in 1934, but was a Member of the House of Representatives for only two years. In these two years, from 1935 to1937, Juscelino devoted himself mainly to politics. While in congress he also served as secretary of the Progressive Party  (PP). He played a key role in the restructuring of the party, and dedicated most of his time to interior matters of the state.