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Michelle Bolsonaro elected to Senate; begins campaign tour

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Michelle Bolsonaro elected to ~~Senate in Distrito Federal~~ Senate; begins campaign tour

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. ~~In the broader context of the 2026 elections, the first round has significantly reshaped the legislative landscape for~~ Following her election, the ~~58th legislature, which begins in February 2027. The Liberal Party (PL) has emerged as~~ senator-elect launched a ~~major force, winning 19 Senate seats and securing the largest caucus~~ national campaign tour to support her stepson, Flávio Bolsonaro, in the ~~Chamber~~ second round of Deputies with 121 seats. The Chamber will see a 35.67% renewal rate, with 183 new members. Representation reached historic milestones: 108 women were elected to the House, marking the largest female caucus elections. Her tour began in ~~history. Additionally, the Federal Senate is set~~ Amazonas, where she aims to ~~see record female representation~~ support Flávio in ~~2027. A record 12 women were elected~~ his presidential runoff against Lula, who held a 48% to 45% lead in the ~~54 seats up~~ first round. She is also campaigning for ~~renewal, representing approximately 22.2% of~~ Maria do Carmo, the ~~contested seats. This will result in at least 17 women among~~ Liberal Party (PL) candidate for the ~~Senate’s 81 seats,~~ Amazonas state government, who faces Senator Omar Aziz. During a broadcast, Michelle Bolsonaro called for political unity, framing the ~~highest presence~~ election as a struggle for those she described as ‘the unjustly treated of January 8,’ referring to individuals convicted in relation to the ~~institution’s history.~~ January 8 riots.

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