Michelle Bolsonaro Announces Senate Candidacy for Distrito Federal
Former first lady Michelle Bolsonaro was confirmed as a pre‑candidate for the Senate representing the Distrito Federal by federal deputy Bia Kicis of the Partido Liberal (PL) on 1 August 2026 in Brasília. The announcement came during the launch of Kicis’s own Senate bid; Michelle was absent because she was undergoing a medical MRI.
Party president Valdemar Costa Neto said the final decision rests with her husband, former president Jair Bolsonaro, noting the difficulty of campaigning while caring for him. The PL ticket also includes governor Celina Leão and positions for Michelle’s brothers as potential substitutes.
The move positions a high‑profile female slate for the 2026 elections, aiming to secure both Senate seats allocated to the Distrito Federal.
Entities: Bia Kicis · Distrito Federal · Jair Bolsonaro · Michelle Bolsonaro · Partido Liberal (PL) · Valdemar Costa Neto