# Brazil 2026 election campaign developments > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/brazil-2026-election-campaign-developments > Updated: 2026-09-09T01:24:08.000Z. Sources: 74. Developments: 2. As the 2026 election cycle progresses in Brazil, political activity is characterized by regional campaign efforts, legislative proposals, and various allegations. In Amazonas, candidate Willace Souza has accused Senator Eduardo Braga and the MDB of facilitating legislative maneuvers that allowed Âmbar Energia to take control of energy distribution. In Rio de Janeiro, a police report involving R$ 80,000 in cash found with an individual claiming to be an assessor for candidate Jorge Felippe Neto led the candidate to state the funds were documented personal assets. Federal deputy candidates are introducing specific policy platforms, such as Marcos Tavares (PDT) proposing Bill 4910/2026 to protect street vendors, and João Marcos Luz (PSDB) focusing on rural development in Acre. Recent regional developments include financial disputes in Rio Grande do Norte regarding delayed municipal transfers and increased inspections of electoral propaganda in Santa Catarina. New judicial developments have emerged across several states. In Roraima, the TRE-RR overturned an injunction prohibiting candidate Arthur Henrique from conducting propaganda in commercial establishments, ruling these are spaces for democratic engagement. Conversely, in the Federal District, the TRE-DF ordered the removal of an advertisement by candidate Júlia Lucy and the PL party, citing “discriminatory and aggressive content.” In Acre, the TRE-AC denied the re-election candidacy registration for federal deputy Antônia Lúcia, a decision she intends to appeal. Polling updates indicate Raquel Lyra leads the Pernambuco gubernatorial race with 43%, followed by João Campos at 37%, while Daniel Vilela holds a 42.6% lead in Goiás. Additionally, the Alerj CCJ in Rio de Janeiro approved bills aimed at protecting women, including measures for children of femicide victims. ## Claims - The MPE requested the TSE reject Pablo Marçal's presidential candidacy, citing an existing eight-year ineligibility period. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The MPE claims Pablo Marçal failed to prove the required formal party affiliation. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The TRE-SP denied Fernando Haddad's request for a right of reply against Guilherme Derrite regarding the 'Bolsa Crack' criticism. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The TRE-AM ruled that satire, irony, and political criticism are protected by freedom of expression and do not automatically grant a right of reply. (single source) - The right of reply on the internet is restricted to cases involving clearly false or offensive information. (single source) - The MPE in Alagoas requested the rejection of João Francisco de Assis Neto's candidacy due to a domestic violence conviction. (single source) - TRE-PE ordered Mendonça Filho to stop using Governor Raquel Lyra's image in his campaign materials. (single source) - A court prohibited the São Paulo City Hall from signing new contracts with two companies investigated for fraud. (single source) - The TRE-DF ordered candidate Júlia Lucy and the PL party to stop broadcasting an electoral advertisement deemed aggressive and discriminatory. (single source) - The TRE-AC unanimously approved the candidacy of Vagner Sales for federal deputy, rejecting an MPE challenge regarding rejected accounts. (single source) - The TRE-AC denied federal deputy Antônia Lúcia's request for re-election candidacy registration. (single source) - The TRE-PB validated Cícero Lucena's candidacy for the Governor of Paraíba, affirming his moral integrity. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-09: Brazilian deputy candidates propose vendor protections and rural reforms Brazilian federal deputy candidates Marcos Tavares and João Marcos Luz have proposed new initiatives regarding street vendor protections and rural land regularization in Acre. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazilian-deputy-candidates-propose-vendor-protections-and-rural-reforms ### 2026-09-06: Brazil Electoral News: Judicial Rulings and Polling Updates Brazil's electoral cycle sees key judicial rulings in Roraima and DF, while polling shows Raquel Lyra leading in Pernambuco and Daniel Vilela leading in Goiás. 73 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazil-political-updates-jones-manoel-and-cabo-deyvison --- Cite as: Brazil 2026 election campaign developments. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/brazil-2026-election-campaign-developments