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Elections 2026: Candidates for State and Federal Deputies in Brazil

Brazil is preparing for the 2026 elections, with over 19,000 candidates registered for various positions.

29 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Brazil has a total of 11,726 registered candidates for state deputy positions across the 26 states and the Federal District, according to the Superior Electoral Court (TSE). For the federal deputy role, 7,803 candidates have been registered. The elections will take place on October 4 in the first round.

Regarding the Legislative Assemblies, there are 1,035 seats up for grabs, in addition to 24 in the Legislative Chamber of the Federal District, totaling 1,059 positions. Voters will be able to view candidate lists in each federation unit, as provided by the parties to the TSE.

In the state of Mato Grosso do Sul, there are 10 candidates available for the Senate, 241 for the Legislative Assembly, 121 for the Chamber of Deputies, and 8 for the governorship. Voters in the state will also cast their ballots for president on the same day as the other elections.

To ensure correct voting, it is important for voters to know that they cannot vote for candidates for governor, senator, or deputy from another state, as this right is restricted to candidates competing in their state of electoral domicile.

Debates among candidates for the governorships of the 26 states and the Federal District will take place next Tuesday, broadcast live by TV Globo and its affiliates, allowing voters to become better acquainted with the competitors.

In addition to the announcement of candidates, it will be possible to consult specific lists of candidates for state and federal deputies in São Paulo, Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro, and Paraná, according to information from UOL. This consultation aims to facilitate voters' choices on election day.

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