He became a deputy in the regional legislative assembly of the Azores, under the CDS banner, before becoming the president of CDS-PP. He was elect to the vice-presidency of the national council of the CDS-PP, at its 22nd Congress, in March 2007. As the face of the CDS, for the island of Terceira, in the 2008 Regional elections, he obtained 2993 votes: approximately 13.88% of the registered votes.

He was a municipal councillor for the Câmara Municipal da Praia da Vitória, between 2000 and 2001, and once again following October 2005.

He was a representative, directorship and financial council of the Order of Medical Denstists (2000-2002), in addition to holding the presidency of the Aeroclube of Terceira (2003-2006).

He is a medical dentist at the Angra do Heroísmo health centre, and coordinator of oral health services at the same institution, in addition to internal SAMS clinic and a private practice (1995-1999) in Graciosa health centre, where he was involved in installation of oral health service. At the same time he was a regional oral health group, and provided training at the Angra do Heroísmo health centre. At the same time, he author “Ruca um dente igual aos Teus”, which was edited in the M6 program at the same health centre.

Artur Lima (born 23 May 1963, Santa Cruz), is a dentist and politician, leader of the Azorean CDS-PP.