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Brazil 2026 elections: PL and PT lead in private campaign donations
Data from the Superior Electoral Court (TSE) regarding the 2026 Brazilian elections shows that the Liberal Party (PL) and the Workers' Party (PT) lead in private individual donations. The PL has received R$ 49.2 million from 4,602 donors, while the PT has the highest number of contributors with 7,251 donors totaling R$ 34.6 million.
In the presidential race, Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) leads with R$ 2.9 million in declared donations, followed by Ronaldo Caiado (PSD) with R$ 2.5 million and Renan Santos (Missão) with R$ 2.2 million. Lula (PT) has registered R$ 1.4 million. Notably, businessman Erasmo Carlos Battistella, CEO of Be8, donated R$ 500,000 to both Flávio Bolsonaro and Lula.
Overall, individual donations for the 2026 cycle total R$ 299.6 million, representing 6% of total campaign revenue. The vast majority of campaign funding—approximately 90% or R$ 4.8 billion—is provided through public electoral and party funds. Other significant trends include R$ 74.9 million in private funds being directed to parties rather than directly to candidates, and R$ 85.2 million in self-financing by 3,827 candidates.
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Erasmo Carlos Battistella · Flávio Bolsonaro · Liberal Party · Lula · Rio Grande do Norte · Tribunal Superior Eleitoral
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Flávio Bolsonaro's presidential campaign received R$ 2.9 million in donations. www.spacemoney.com.br · www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · www.diariodocentrodomundo.com.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] Erasmo Carlos Battistella donated R$ 500,000 each to Flávio Bolsonaro and Lula. www.spacemoney.com.br · www.diariodocentrodomundo.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Álvaro Dias reported the highest revenue among Rio Grande do Norte gubernatorial candidates at R$ 5.018 million.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Candidates for the Rio Grande do Norte governorship reported R$ 15.411 million in financial expenses.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Campaign financial data is recorded and updated via the DivulgaCandContas system. jornalocal.com.br · www.spacemoney.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Allyson Bezerra reported R$ 6.673 million in financial spending for his campaign.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Candidates in Sousas and Campinas declared R$ 1.23 million in windbanner expenses. jornalocal.com.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] Lula's presidential campaign registered R$ 1.4 million in revenue. www.spacemoney.com.br · www.diariodocentrodomundo.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Liberal Party (PL) received R$ 49.2 million from 4,602 donors. www.brasilemfolhas.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Individual donations totaled R$ 299.6 million. www.brasilemfolhas.com.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] Renan Santos reported R$ 2.2 million in donations. www.diariodocentrodomundo.com.br · www.spacemoney.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Public funds account for 90% of campaign financing, totaling R$ 4.8 billion. www.brasilemfolhas.com.br