Brazil courts reinstate candidates and uphold party defections across several elections
The Regional Labor Court of Bahia (TRT‑5) lifted the suspension of doctors Humberto Barreto de Jesus and Wagner Oliveira Bonfim, allowing them to run with Chapa 1 “Renova Sindimed” in the Sindimed‑BA election scheduled for 29‑30 June, and annulled a daily fine previously imposed on the union.
The Regional Electoral Court (TRE) confirmed deputy Luiz Eduardo’s mandate after his party switch from Solidariedade to PL was validated by a letter of anuência, setting a precedent for other legislators seeking to change parties during the upcoming 2026 electoral window.
The Superior Electoral Court (TSE) reversed the suspension of deputy Wellington do Curso and his substitute Fernando Braide in Maranhão, restoring their terms after a successful appeal by lawyers Daniel Blume and Thiago Bhranner.
In Amazonas, the TRE‑AM denied a petition to remove councilor Thaysa Lippy, affirming that her departure from the PRD was regular and imposing a fine on the federation that had brought the case, citing bad‑faith litigation.
Separately, a court in Crato ordered the cassation of mayor André Barreto and vice‑mayor Dr. Leitão for alleged abuse of political power during the 2024 municipal elections, also imposing ineligibility for eight years.