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Michelle Bolsonaro confirmed as Senate candidate for Distrito Federal

The Liberal Party (PL) officially confirmed former first lady Michelle Bolsonaro as its Senate candidate for the Distrito Federal at a convention in Brasília on 2 August 2026. She was absent from the event because of a severe migraine and underwent a nerve‑block procedure; her brother Diego Torres read a letter she sent to party members, acting as her first suplente. In the letter she reaffirmed her support for her son Flávio Bolsonaro’s presidential bid and announced that she would run for the Senate despite her health issues.

The PL also nominated deputy Bia Kicis as a Senate candidate for the Distrito Federal. In addition, Michelle publicly endorsed José Medeiros as the Bolsonaro‑backed Senate candidate in Mato Grosso, signalling her role in shaping the party’s Senate slate across states.

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Bia Kicis · Diego Torres · Distrito Federal · Flávio Bolsonaro · Jair Bolsonaro · Liberal Party (PL) · Michelle Bolsonaro · Partido Liberal (PL)

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