Michelle Bolsonaro may join Republicanos party in 2027

Senator-elect Michelle Bolsonaro may leave the Liberal Party (PL) to join the Republicanos party in 2027. Reports suggest the potential move is driven by friction with the current leadership of the PL and disagreements with the family members of former President Jair Bolsonaro.

Political articulations involve an approach by the Republicanos party, led by Marcos Pereira, which seeks to leverage Bolsonaro’s influence among conservative, female, and evangelical voters. The party reportedly views her as a strong political asset. A potential alliance between Michelle Bolsonaro and Tarcísio de Freitas, the re-elected Governor of São Paulo, has also been discussed as a strategic goal for the party.

While the move could offer a political repositioning for the former first lady, it may also cause friction with the core Bolsonarista base, whose support is closely tied to the Bolsonaro surname. No official confirmation of the party change has been made.