# Brazil 2026 election candidate trends > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/brazil-2026-election-candidate-trends > Updated: 2026-08-31T14:32:22.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2. Preparations for the 2026 elections in Brazil have revealed specific trends regarding candidate naming and profiles across different regions and parties. In Bahia, the race for the Senate includes candidates such as Angelo Coronel, Carlos Sodré, Gregorio Gould, and Jaques Wagner. Data from the Superior Electoral Court (TSE) indicates a trend where over 50 candidates for state and federal deputy positions have adopted the title ‘Dr.’ or ‘Dra.’ for their electoral names, despite many not being physicians. Nationally, at least 29 candidates have registered using the surname ‘Bolsonaro’ on their ballots. This group consists of family members, such as Flávio, Michelle, and Carlos Bolsonaro, as well as political allies and individuals with no biological relation to the former president. While 20 of these candidates belong to the Liberal Party (PL), others are spread across various parties. Some candidates have even adopted nicknames like ‘Bolsonaro da Shopee’ or ‘Bolsonaro Sergipano’. Although there is no explicit law prohibiting the use of another person's surname, the Electoral Court maintains the authority to challenge names that are deemed offensive, irreverent, or likely to cause voter confusion. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-31: Bolsonaro surname used by 29 candidates in 2026 elections At least 29 candidates in Brazil's 2026 elections are using the ‘Bolsonaro’ surname on ballots, including family members, allies, and unaffiliated individuals. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bolsonaro-surname-used-by-29-candidates-in-2026-elections ### 2026-08-26: Bahia 2026 election candidates and naming trends emerge Candidates for the 2026 elections in Bahia, Brazil, are being identified, with over 50 deputy candidates using the title ‘Dr.’ or ‘Dra.’ despite many not being physicians. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bahia-2026-election-candidates-and-naming-trends-emerge --- Cite as: Brazil 2026 election candidate trends. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/brazil-2026-election-candidate-trends