Political Shifts and Candidacies Mark 2026 Senate Race in São Paulo

morning · 11 August 2026 · thread: Brazil Denies Visas to US Officials Amid Allegations of Election Interference

3 sources · Brazil

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G1 Brazil · Centre-left · Grupo Globo (Marinho family)
CNN Brasil Brazil · Centre · Rubens Menin (MRV)
Estadao Brazil · Centre-right · Grupo Estado (Mesquita family)

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The 2026 Senate elections in São Paulo are seeing significant shifts in candidate lineups and financial disclosures. André do Prado, the president of the Legislative Assembly of São Paulo (Alesp) and a member of the Liberal Party (PL), has registered his candidacy for the Senate. In his filing with the Superior Electoral Court (TSE), Prado declared assets totaling 692,600 reais, which represents an 81 percent increase compared to his 2022 declaration of 381,800 reais. His campaign is supported by the Bolsonaro family and includes former Holambra mayor Fernando Godoy and councilwoman Rute Costa as substitutes. Notably, Eduardo Bolsonaro previously considered a substitute for Prado has withdrawn from the ticket.

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Centre-left: The reporting focused on providing a broad, inclusive list of candidates from various political backgrounds and social movements.
Centre-right: The coverage emphasized specific financial disclosures and the strategic composition of right wing tickets.

Sources

Centre CNN Brasil: Charlles Evangelista leaves vice position on Flávio Roscoe ticket Brazil · Rubens Menin (MRV)
Centre-right Estadao: Ricardo Salles replaces substitute of the Novo ticket to the Senate for SP Brazil · Grupo Estado (Mesquita family)
Centre-right Estadao: André do Prado registers candidacy for Senate for SP and declares assets 81% larger than in 2022 Brazil · Grupo Estado (Mesquita family)
Centre-left G1: Who are the candidates for the Senate for SP in the 2026 elections? Brazil · Grupo Globo (Marinho family)

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