Lula confirms candidacy for re-election and maintains Alckmin as vice-president
The short version
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva confirmed his candidacy for president in the 2026 elections during the PT convention in São Paulo. The candidacy, which includes VicePresident Geraldo Alckmin, marks his bid for a fourth term alongside campaign strategies and investigations into his son.
Lula confirmed his candidacy for reelection at the PT national convention in São Paulo on August 2, 2026.6 He will retain VicePresident Geraldo Alckmin as a vice-presidentialcandidate on the ticket.6 Legislation requires parties to hold their conventions by August 5 and register candidates by August 15.6
The 80-year-old president addressed the public and the press during the event.5 PT released campaign strategies, including a 6‑to‑1 scale plan and focus on female voting.4 Popular committees and agitation and propaganda brigades were announced to mobilize militants online and in person.4
Members of the PT and allied parties minimized the impact of the Federal Police investigations on Fábio Luiz Lula da Silva (Lulinha).3 The Federal Police opened two investigations to investigate Lulinha's alleged influence peddling in the INSS scandal.3 Lula's main opponent in the elections will be Fábio Bolsonaro, the eldest son of formerPresident Jair Bolsonaro.1
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Why it matters
The Workers' Party (PT) is a Brazilian political party that formalizes the candidacy of its candidates in national conventions.6
The Federal Police (PF) is the federal investigation agency in Brazil that conducted the two investigations into Lulinha.3
The PT's national convention serves as the formal event where the party officially confirms its presidential candidate.6
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