# Brazilian 2026 election candidacy developments

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/brazilian-2026-election-candidacy-developments
> Updated: 2026-08-18T00:05:00.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

Various political figures in Brazil have begun announcing candidacies or endorsements for the 2026 elections.

In Bahia, Pablo Roberto, the Vice-Mayor and Secretary of Education of Feira de Santana, endorsed Colbert Martins Filho for state deputy. Martins Filho, a member of the Brazilian Social Democracy Party (PSDB), seeks a seat in the Bahia Legislative Assembly. Roberto noted that his support follows an analysis of Martins Filho’s electoral viability.

In another development, comedian Marquito announced his pre-candidacy for state deputy representing the PSD party. His announcement follows a period of medical recovery from a motorcycle accident earlier in the year.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-18: Marquito announces candidacy for state deputy in 2026 elections

Comedian Marquito has announced his candidacy for state deputy under the PSD party for the 2026 elections, following a serious recovery from a motorcycle accident in São Paulo.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/marquito-announces-candidacy-for-state-deputy-in-2026-elections

### 2026-08-10: Pablo Roberto endorses Colbert Martins Filho for 2026 state deputy

Feira de Santana Vice-Mayor Pablo Roberto has officially endorsed former mayor Colbert Martins Filho for the 2026 Bahia state deputy elections under the PSDB banner.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pablo-roberto-endorses-colbert-martins-filho-for-2026-state-deputy

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