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Brazil elections 2026: PL party secures largest caucus in Chamber of Deputies
The 2026 Brazilian elections have established the composition for the 58th legislature, beginning in February 2027. The Chamber of Deputies will see a 35.67% renewal rate, with 183 new members taking office. The Liberal Party (PL) has emerged as the largest force in the Chamber with 121 deputies, followed by the Brasil da Esperança Federation (PT, PCdoB, PV) with 88 seats, and the União Progressista Federation (União Brasil, PP) with 87 seats.
In the Senate, the PL also secured a dominant position, electing 19 senators and potentially holding a significant bloc for future negotiations. The MDB and PT follow with seven and six elected senators, respectively.
Demographic shifts show a record-breaking increase in female representation, with 108 women elected to the Chamber of Deputies, marking the largest female caucus in the House's history. However, the number of black and mixed-race deputies saw a slight decline, decreasing from 139 in 2022 to 135 in the current election. Indigenous representation also decreased, with only three candidates securing seats in the Chamber.
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Bia Kicis · Brazil · Celina Leão · Chamber of Deputies · Damares Alves · Deltan Dallagnol · Distrito Federal · Federal District · Federal Senate · Jair Bolsonaro · Liberal Party · Michelle Bolsonaro
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Manuela D’Ávila and Paulo Pimenta were candidates in the Senate race.
- [● 7 SOURCES] Ubiratan Sanderson had a career in the Federal Police and the Army.
- [● 8 SOURCES] The elected senators will serve eight-year terms starting in February 2027. www.radiotaquara.com.br
- [● 12 SOURCES] Ubiratan Sanderson (PL) and Marcel Van Hattem (Novo) were elected senators for Rio Grande do Sul. www.radiotaquara.com.br
- [● 11 SOURCES] Marcel van Hattem is affiliated with the Novo party. www.radiotaquara.com.br
- [● 9 SOURCES] The Senate election in Rio Grande do Sul was conducted in a single round. www.radiotaquara.com.br
- [● 10 SOURCES] Reinaldo Azambuja (PL) was elected senator for Mato Grosso do Sul. painelpolitico.com · folhapr.com.br · expresso360.com.br
- [● 16 SOURCES] Bia Kicis (PL) was elected senator for the Federal District. painelpolitico.com · portalg37.com.br
- [● 18 SOURCES] Elected senators will serve eight-year terms starting in 2027. painelpolitico.com · portalg37.com.br · folhapr.com.br · expresso360.com.br
- [DISPUTED] Michelle Bolsonaro (PL) was elected senator for the Federal District with approximately 29% of valid votes. painelpolitico.com · portalg37.com.br
- [● 6 SOURCES] Deltan Dallagnol was elected senator for Paraná. folhapr.com.br
- [● 13 SOURCES] Brazilians elected 54 senators, representing two-thirds of the Senate, in the 2026 elections. painelpolitico.com · folhapr.com.br · expresso360.com.br