Brazilian state legislative election campaign

In late July 2026, several candidates began intensive regional campaigns for state legislative seats across Brazil. On July 20, Avante pre‑candidate João Santos held a large rally in Minas Gerais, promoting reparations, social policies and youth opportunities, while PSD deputy Carla Morando and local leaders in São Paulo emphasized public security, investment and inter‑municipal cooperation.

A week later, on July 28, former Rio de Janeiro mayor Vantoil Martins launched his PSB campaign in the interior, calling for greater state attention to smaller municipalities. Simultaneously, comedian‑turned‑politician Marquito announced his São Paulo deputy bid, citing a recent motorcycle accident as a personal call to service and urging voters toward purposeful action.

Together, the snapshots show a widening slate of candidates from diverse parties (Avante, PSD, PSB, Republicanos) mobilising supporters in multiple states—Minas Gerais, São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro—through rallies, social media and local events, each highlighting distinct policy priorities and personal narratives as the state elections approach.