# Erika Hilton re-elected amid political hostility in Brazil > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/political-hostility-toward-erika-hilton-in-brazil > Updated: 2026-10-06T21:45:38.000Z. Sources: 55. Developments: 3. Erika Hilton, a federal deputy for the Socialism and Liberty Party (PSOL), has faced significant political hostility and transphobic attacks during her reelection campaign in Brazil. Earlier reports highlighted interventions by the São Paulo Electoral Court (TRE-SP) to address political violence. These included orders to halt paid promotions labeling Hilton a ‘dictator project’ and the removal of videos containing transphobic language. Additionally, a public retraction was secured from Abilio Brunini following an investigation into gender-based political violence. During the first round of the 2026 elections, the situation escalated when Hilton received a death threat via an anonymous email service. The message, sent through Onion Mail to obscure the sender, included transphobic attacks and a threat of a ‘banho de sangue’ (bloodbath). The email reportedly stated, ‘I know everything about you, I will kill you soon.’ Hilton delayed her voting to address security concerns and filed a police report with the Civil Police of São Paulo to identify the perpetrator. Despite these security incidents, Hilton was re-elected to the Brazilian Chamber of Deputies. According to data from the Tribunal Superior Eleitoral (TSE), she secured 1,596,472 votes, setting a historic record as the most voted woman in the institution’s history and surpassing the previous record held by Joice Hasselmann. This result represents a more than sixfold increase from her 2022 vote count. Her victory occurred alongside a broader trend in the 2026 elections, which saw a 45% increase in the number of trans and travesti candidates running for office compared to the 2022 cycle. The election results also highlighted a polarized Congress, as conservative figures like Nikolas Ferreira and Lucas Pavanato secured massive vote counts, contrasting with Hilton’s progressive focus on the rights of women, Black populations, and the LGBTQIA+ community. ## Claims - Erika Hilton received 1,596,472 votes in the 2026 elections. (corroborated by 10 sources) - Sofia Favero filed an electronic police report to investigate the identity of the sender. (corroborated by 7 sources) - Erika Hilton received an email containing death threats and transphobic attacks on the morning of the election. (corroborated by 6 sources) - Erika Hilton delayed her voting due to the security threat and eventually voted around 4:30 PM. (corroborated by 4 sources) - The number of trans and travesti candidates in the 2026 elections increased by 45% compared to 2022. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-10-06: Erika Hilton becomes most voted woman in Brazil's Chamber of Deputies Erika Hilton has become the most voted woman in the history of Brazil's Chamber of Deputies, securing over 1.5 million votes amid a political landscape seeing significant conservative gains. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/erika-hilton-becomes-most-voted-woman-in-brazils-chamber-of-deputies ### 2026-10-04: Erika Hilton breaks record as most voted woman in Brazil's Chamber of Deputies Erika Hilton became the most voted woman in the history of Brazil's Chamber of Deputies with over 1.5 million votes, despite receiving death threats on election day. Other historic results included 91-year-old] 50 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/erika-hilton-delays-voting-after-receiving-death-threat ### 2026-10-01: Erika Hilton faces political hostility during Brazilian reelection bid Brazilian deputy Erika Hilton faces intense political hostility and transphobic attacks during her reelection bid, prompting several interventions by the São Paulo Electoral Court. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/erika-hilton-faces-political-hostility-during-brazilian-reelection-bid --- Cite as: Erika Hilton re-elected amid political hostility in Brazil. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/political-hostility-toward-erika-hilton-in-brazil