Brazil 2026 election: Profiles of Senate and gubernatorial candidates

Several candidates have emerged for the 2026 electoral cycle in Brazil, including figures running for the Senate in Santa Catarina and the governorship of Bahia.

In Santa Catarina, Caroline Sant Anna, representing the PCO, is running for the Senate. Her platform includes ending wage theft, reducing working hours, and revoking labor and pension reforms. Marcos Dorval Schmitz, running for the PSTU, is also seeking a Senate seat. A federal public servant and geographer, Schmitz proposes doubling the minimum wage and reducing the workweek without salary cuts.

In Bahia, Maria Bona Carrara is the sole female candidate for the state governorship representing the PCO. Her proposals include a minimum wage of R$ 7,500, the nationalization of mineral reserves and refineries, and the cancellation of privatizations through the occupation of public institutions.