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MDB Declares Neutral Stance, No Presidential Candidate in 2026 Election

The Movimento Democrático Brasileiro (MDB) announced at its national convention on 27 July 2026 that it will not field a presidential candidate nor join any national coalition for the upcoming election. Party president Balea Rossi said the party will free its state directories to decide local alliances, aiming to concentrate on gubernatorial and state‑deputy races and to strengthen its presence in Congress. The decision, presented in a virtual convention, is intended to unite and pacify the party across Brazil. MDB currently holds 38 seats in the Chamber of Deputies and nine seats in the Senate, and it plans to leverage this bloc while focusing on regional contests.

The party’s neutral stance will allow each state branch to support candidates that best fit local contexts, without committing the national organization to any presidential ticket or coalition.

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Balea Rossi · Brazil · Chamber of Deputies · Movimento Democrático Brasileiro (MDB) · Raquel Brício · Samara Martins · Senate · São Paulo · Unidade Popular · Universidade Zumbi dos Palmares

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