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Michelle Bolsonaro elected to Senate; begins campaign tour

Overview

Michelle Bolsonaro has been elected to the Senate for the Distrito Federal following the 2026 elections, securing her first mandate with approximately 29% of the valid votes. Bia Kicis (PL) was also elected alongside her, receiving roughly 27% of the vote. Their victory ensures the Distrito Federal will be the first Brazilian federative unit to have a Senate bench composed entirely of women, joining Damares Alves in the delegation.

The election period was marked by tension during the voting process in Brasília. At a polling station in Lago Norte, Michelle Bolsonaro was met with insults and hostility from an opposition voter while accompanying candidates Bia Kicis and Celina Leão. In response to the verbal aggression, she made a heart gesture and stated, ‘Te amo em Cristo Jesus’ (I love you in Christ Jesus). Following the confrontation, she released a statement emphasizing democracy, respect, and tolerance, citing biblical teachings about loving enemies.

Following her election, the senator-elect launched a national campaign tour to support her stepson, Flávio Bolsonaro, in the second round of elections. Her tour began in Amazonas, where she aims to support Flávio in his presidential runoff against Lula, who held a 48% to 45% lead in the first round. She is also campaigning for Maria do Carmo, the Liberal Party (PL) candidate for the Amazonas state government, who faces Senator Omar Aziz. During a broadcast, Michelle Bolsonaro called for political unity, framing the election as a struggle for those she described as ‘the unjustly treated of January 8,’ referring to individuals convicted in relation to the January 8 riots.

Entities

Michelle Bolsonaro · Distrito Federal · Bia Kicis · Jair Bolsonaro · Erika Kokay

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  • "Michelle Bolsonaro leads the Senate race in the Federal District with 22% of voting intentions."

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    "Michelle Bolsonaro (PL) was elected senator for the Federal District with approximately 29% of valid votes."

    One claim states Michelle Bolsonaro leads the Senate race with 22% voting intention, while the other states she was already elected with approximately 29% of valid votes.

Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 5 sources
    Michelle Bolsonaro begins campaign tour in Amazonas

    Senator-elect Michelle Bolsonaro has begun a campaign tour in Amazonas to support Flávio Bolsonaro and Maria do Carmo, calling for unity among supporters to represent the “unjustly treated” of January 8.

  2. [POLITICS] 223 sources
    Brazil elections 2026: PL party secures largest caucus in Chamber of Deputies

    The 2026 Brazilian elections result in a 35.67% renewal of the Chamber of Deputies, with the PL party securing the largest caucus and a record number of women elected to Congress.

  3. [POLITICS] 10 sources
    Michelle Bolsonaro leads Senate race in Distrito Federal

    Michelle Bolsonaro leads the Senate race in the Distrito Federal with 40.8% of voting intentions, according to Igape polling, followed by Bia Kicis and Leila do Vôlei in a technical tie.

  4. [POLITICS] 29 sources
    Michelle Bolsonaro leads Senate race in Distrito Federal

    Michelle Bolsonaro leads the race for the two Senate seats in the Distrito Federal with 22%, followed by Leila do Vôlei at 19% in a technical tie, according to a Datafolha poll.

  5. [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Michelle Bolsonaro leads Senate polling in Distrito Federal

    Polling for the 2026 Distrito Federal Senate elections shows Michelle Bolsonaro leading with 26%, followed by Leila do Vôlei, Erika Kokay, and Bia Kicis.

  6. [POLITICS] 23 sources
    Michelle Bolsonaro hospitalized in Brasília for refractory migraine

    Michelle Bolsonaro, PL candidate for Senate, was hospitalized in Brasília for refractory migraines before being discharged on Wednesday after specialized treatment.

  7. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Michelle Bolsonaro and Bia Kicis organize charity drive in Distrito Federal

    Michelle Bolsonaro, Bia Kicis, and Wellington Luiz are organizing a diaper drive for Vila Pequenino Jesus in Distrito Federal, while Kicis campaigns for the Senate on a platform of constitutional oversight.

  8. [POLITICS] 8 sources
    Michelle Bolsonaro launches Senate campaign in Federal District

    Michelle Bolsonaro has launched her Senate campaign for the Federal District, calling it a “mission” from her husband, former President Jair Bolsonaro.

  9. [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Michelle Bolsonaro considers Senate candidacy in Brazil

    Michelle Bolsonaro is reportedly considering a candidacy for the Senate in Brazil's Federal District, sparking debate over political merit and the influence of family connections in elections.

  10. [POLITICS] 16 sources
    Brazil Electoral Courts restrict use of Bolsonaro surname on ballots

    Brazilian electoral courts are restricting candidates from using the ‘Bolsonaro’ surname on ballots without family ties to prevent voter confusion, while candidates in Rondônia and Mato Grosso advance their pl.

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