Brazilian parties unveil 2026 election candidate slates

Several Brazilian political parties held conventions in August 2026 to formalize their candidate lists for upcoming state and federal elections. The Democratic Movement (MDB) in Pará confirmed Governor Hana Ghassan’s re‑election bid, Senate candidacies for Governor Helder Barbalho and deputy Chicão, while postponing the vice‑governor announcement. In Mato Grosso do Sul, the Republicanos party presented 25 state‑legislature and nine federal candidates, endorsed Vice‑Governor José Carlos Barbosa (Barbosinha) on the ticket of Governor Eduardo Riedel, and named Beto Pereira for the Chamber of Deputies. Avante’s Mato Grosso do Sul convention nominated nine federal and 23 state deputies, projecting a stronger legislative presence. In Mato Grosso, PL senator Wellington Fagundes announced an alliance with Podemos and support from Senator Jayme Campos, while the PL national leadership sealed a partnership with MDB, pairing Senate candidate Janaina Riva with José Medeiros. In Goiás, the PSOL/Red federation selected Cíntia Dias as its Senate candidate, and the Unidade Popular party confirmed Luciana Amorim for governor with Cayammi Henrique as vice‑governor. These events mark the start of campaign activities across multiple states ahead of the 2026 elections.