This article intends to draw a socioeconomic and educational profile of the deputies of the state of Paraná, from 1995 to 2006, following suggestions found in literature. Next, the paper considers the hypothesis that there is some relationship between the ideological position of the political parties (left-right) and the social origin of the surveyed deputies, within the context of Paraná. To conclude, the article provides suggestions for research, which, if they are implemented, would further advance the study of the regional and national political elites.
Political elites; State deputies; Paraná; Social origin
