MDB frees state directories and will not support any presidential candidate

The MDB party has declared neutrality in Brazil's 2026 presidential election, a significant move that grants its state-level organizations the autonomy to forge their own alliances. This decision, announced during the party's national convention, signals a strategic shift away from endorsing a single presidential candidate, prioritizing instead the cultivation of local political power.

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The national release unites and pacifies, leaving the party stronger for a very positive result in the states.

The party's leadership believes this decentralized approach will bolster its chances of electing governors, senators, and federal and state deputies. "The national release unites and pacifies, leaving the party stronger for a very positive result in the states," stated national president Baleia Rossi. This strategy acknowledges the fragmented support the MDB already experiences across different regions, with some factions leaning towards President Lula's re-election bid and others considering alignment with opposition figures like Senator Flávio Bolsonaro.

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understand the reality and electoral history of each state

The MDB's official statement emphasized the need to "understand the reality and electoral history of each state." By adopting neutrality, the party aims to "strengthen state bases to ensure positive results nationwide." This reflects a party statute that respects the influence of state directorates, particularly those that achieved strong results in recent elections, giving more internal weight to those with greater popular vote.

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strengthen state bases to ensure positive results nationwide

During the convention, the MDB also formalized candidacies in 24 states. Notable examples include Renan Filho, former Minister of Transport and an ally of Lula, running for governor in Alagoas, and Felício Ramuth seeking re-election as vice-governor in São Paulo. However, some states face continued uncertainty, such as the Federal District, where the MDB is divided on whether to support the current governor or field its own candidate after being excluded from the main ticket.

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The MDB is a party whose statute respects the strength of the state directorates obtained in the last election, especially reflecting the result of the last election for the majority ticket. In short, whoever has more votes from the common voter has more internal strength.