Brazilian Candidates Conduct Widespread Campaign Activities Across Multiple States

Political candidates across Brazil are actively campaigning for the 2026 elections, with activities spanning presidential, gubernatorial, and senatorial races. In Maranhão, candidates for governor including Felipe Camarão of the PT, Eduardo Braide of the PSD, and Saulo Arcângeli of the PSTU focused on environmental proposals and climate change. Felipe Camarão proposed a specific structure for environmental care and sanitation, while Eduardo Braide advocated for clean energy and the babaçu production chain. Saulo Arcângeli criticized the agribusiness model for its impact on nature.

In Minas Gerais, gubernatorial candidates presented diverse platforms. Mateus Simões of the PSD proposed annual salary adjustments for police and increased security technology. Rafael Duda of the PSTU called for the end of tax exemptions for large companies and the nationalization of strategic sectors. Indira Xavier of the UP proposed a public transport company and regional hospitals, while Ben Mendes of the Missão focused on reducing bureaucracy for businesses.

Presidential candidates also held events. Renan Santos of the Missão campaigned in São Paulo, proposing spending cuts to lower interest rates. Hertz Dias of the PSTU campaigned in Pernambuco, suggesting the creation of public platforms for app drivers funded by nationalized companies. Meanwhile, President Lula of the PT visited Rio Grande do Sul to discuss reconstruction efforts following the 2024 floods and held a rally in Porto Alegre.

In São Paulo, the Globo network scheduled interviews for gubernatorial candidates Tarcísio de Freitas and Fernando Haddad. In Bahia, candidates from the UP, PCO, DC, and PSOL conducted meetings and interviews. Separately, a center outlet reported that senatorial candidate Manuela D'Ávila of the PSOL used an NGO that received 4 million reais in parliamentary amendments to hold events with electoral content. D'Ávila's representatives stated the funds support various projects and that the NGO is largely sustained by her own book sales.