Brazil's Republicanos Party Targets 11 Seats in 2026 Election Amid Vice‑Governor Debate

The Republicanos party in Brazil, led locally by councilor and party president Luiz Carlos in Salvador, expects to win a total of 11 seats in the 2026 elections—five federal deputies and six state deputies. Luiz Carlos highlighted the recent signing of the "Pact for Election Integrity 2026" and warned about the use of artificial intelligence tools that could mislead voters, urging responsible adoption of the technology.

At the same time, Republicanos state deputy Luciano Cartaxo posted a video recalling his tenure as vice‑governor, drawing attention during internal discussions about the governor Lucas Ribeiro's running‑mate. The party is weighing several options for the vice‑governor slot, including regional balance, gender representation, and political weight, as the convention period approaches in July‑August.