Brazil 2026 election candidate activity

Timeline

1. 1 day ago

   [POLITICS] 37 sources

   Rio de Janeiro registers nearly 13 million eligible voters for 2026 elections

   Rio de Janeiro will have 12.857 million eligible voters in 2026, up 0.23% from 2022; 81.06% are biometric, and the state holds 8.10% of Brazil's electorate.

2. 13 days ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Luis Fabiano launches pre‑candidacy for Brazil federal deputy seat

   Ex‑São Paulo forward Luis Fabiano announces a pre‑candidacy for federal deputy in São Paulo, pledging to champion youth sport, health, jobs and digital inclusion.

3. 14 days ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Igor Franco launches pre-campaign for Brazil's Federal Chamber with Gayer's backing

   Goiânia councilor Igor Franco (Podemos) announced his 2026 pre‑candidacy for Brazil’s Federal Chamber, backed by Gustavo Gayer, citing over R$22 million in health and sports funding and a statewide campaign.

4. 16 days ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Brazilian Left-Wing Pre‑Candidates Launch Regional Campaigns

   PSTU’s Hertz Dias launched his 2026 presidential pre‑candidacy in Curitiba, outlining socialist policies, while PT’s Fernando Haddad campaigned in São José do Rio Preto, pledging data‑driven governance and a re

5. 16 days ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Eduardo Paes bars deputy Lucinha's party label in Rio elections

   Eduardo Paes, PSD pre‑candidate for Rio governor, blocked deputy Lucinha’s party label for the October state‑assembly race, citing security priorities amid militia allegations.

6. 17 days ago

   [POLITICS] 8 sources

   Patrus Ananias Named PT Candidate for Minas Gerais Governorship

   PT national names former mayor and ex‑minister Patrus Ananias as its Minas Gerais governor candidate, sparking backlash from state party leaders.

7. 19 days ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Gilvan da Federal cleared to launch 2026 pre‑candidacy in Espírito Santo

   TSE permits Gilvan da Federal's 2026 pre‑candidacy despite convictions, while Psol keeps Professor Fabian on the Senate ticket, sparking intra‑left debate in Espírito Santo.

8. 19 days ago

   [POLITICS] 3 sources

   Lula urges veteran PT leader Patrus Ananias to run for Minas Gerais governorship

   Lula has personally asked veteran PT member Patrus Ananias to run for Minas Gerais governor, highlighting the state’s electoral weight and fiscal woes amid PT’s internal candidate debates.

9. 22 days ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Brazilian union leader Márcio Ayer launches Senate bid in Rio

   Union chief Márcio Ayer announced his PCdoB Senate pre‑candidacy in Rio, pledging to end the 6 × 1 work schedule and citing broad labor support.

10. 24 days ago

    [POLITICS] 7 sources

    Patrus Ananias poised for Minas Gerais governor race after talks with Lula

    Patrus Ananias is the PT frontrunner for Minas Gerais governor in 2026, pending a 14 July meeting with President Lula to confirm his candidacy and discuss a university‑status bill for Cefet‑MG.

11. 25 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Eduardo Paes vows road work and social program support in Rio de Janeiro campaign tour

    Eduardo Paes, Rio de Janeiro gubernatorial hopeful, promised to finish the RJ‑238 road, boost security in Campos, and praised Maricá’s royalty‑funded social programs, urging continued oil‑royalty support ahead

12. 25 days ago

    [POLITICS] 6 sources

    Washington Quaquá backs Benedita da Silva’s Senate bid in Rio de Janeiro

    Washington Quaquá, mayor of Maricá, endorses Benedita da Silva’s Senate run, urging political unity in Rio ahead of the 2026 elections.

13. 26 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Rio de Janeiro governor race: Eduardo Paes falls to 34% in new Prefab poll

    A new Prefab poll puts Rio de Janeiro governor hopeful Eduardo Paes at 33.9%, down from earlier highs, while Douglas Ruas rises to 10.3% and Anthony Garotinho to 8.7%; regional gaps and gender differences are ​

14. 27 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Jair Renan Bolsonaro Announces Pre‑Candidacy for Congress in Santa Catarina

    Jair Renan Bolsonaro, Balneário Camboriú councilor and son of former president, announced his pre‑candidacy for Brazil’s federal deputy seat from Santa Catarina, citing his father’s mission and backed by Gov. J

15. 28 days ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Fabiano da Luz launches pre‑candidacy for Santa Catarina state legislature amid broader Brazil candidate rallies

    Fabiano da Luz, Julinho Fuzari and De Assis Diniz launched pre‑candidacies for state legislatures in Brazil, each drawing large crowds and party support ahead of the 2026 elections.

16. 29 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Eduardo Paes Leads Rio Mayoral Poll with 54% First‑Round Support

    Paraná Pesquisas poll of 1,600 Rio voters shows former mayor Eduardo Paes leading the 2026 mayoral race with 54.2% support, far ahead of Douglas Ruas (14.6%). A separate national survey indicated a tie between

17. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 6 sources

    Brazilian Supreme Court Judge Clears Marcelo Crivella to Run for Senate in Rio

    Brazil's TSE judge lifts Marcelo Crivella's Senate ban, suspending a conviction tied to the 'QG da Propina' scheme and allowing him to run in Rio.

18. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Eduardo Paes tours Porto do Açu and outlines Rio state pre‑campaign priorities

    Eduardo Paes visited the strategic Porto do Açu, then outlined his Rio state pre‑campaign focusing on infrastructure, tourism, fisheries, and anti‑crime measures.

19. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Eduardo Paes tours Porto do Açu and faces education union criticism

    Eduardo Paes inspected the Porto do Açu hub, emphasizing its economic role, while Rio’s teachers’ union rebuked his education remarks and demanded salary and job security reforms.

20. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Eduardo Paes tours Porto do Açu, urges state to improve road access

    Eduardo Paes visited Porto do Açu, called it a strategic crown, and urged Rio state to improve road access and railway links, receiving a local honor in São João da Barra.

21. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Eduardo Paes Secures Municipal Backing in Rio de Janeiro Ahead of 2026 Governor Race

    Rio de Janeiro’s Eduardo Paes gains support from Natividade mayor Taninho Toledo and Paracambi mayor André Ceciliano, who hosted events to rally interior municipalities ahead of the 2026 governor race.

22. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Brazil's PL Party Announces Senate Bid by Carlos Bolsonaro and Chamber Run by Influencer Breno Faria

    Carlos Bolsonaro launched a Senate pre‑candidacy in Santa Catarina and influencer Breno Faria announced a Chamber pre‑candidacy in Rio, both under Brazil's Liberal Party (PL).

23. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 6 sources

    Brazilian politicians announce 2026 Senate and legislative pre‑candidacies

    Brazilian parties named Senate and legislative pre‑candidates for 2026: Pedro Paulo (RJ), Samanda Alves (RN), Rose de Freitas (ES), a PL contest between Carlos Jordy and Carlos Portinho (RJ), and ex‑mayor C. E.

24. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 6 sources

    Rio de Janeiro pre‑candidates for governor and Senate announced

    Eleven pre‑candidates for Rio de Janeiro governor and seven for the Senate have been listed ahead of the October 2026 elections; conventions run 20 June–5 August, and candidates may already campaign and raise f

25. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Rio de Janeiro 2026 governor race faces voter criticism and new candidacy

    André Marinho, an outsider, announces his bid for Rio de Janeiro governor in 2026, criticizing incumbent Eduardo Paes, while broader election commentary highlights candidates’ neglect of voters and cites micro‑

26. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Novo Party Names Businessman Mauro Campos as Senate Pre‑Candidate in Rio de Janeiro

    Novo fields businessman Mauro Campos as a Senate pre‑candidate for Rio de Janeiro ahead of the 2026 election.