Lula sees the Senate race as a strategic battle in 2026.
In the next elections, two-thirds of the Senate seats will be at stake.
247 - President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (PT) has been closely observing the scenario for the 2026 elections, especially regarding the composition of the Federal Senate. For the Planalto Palace, in addition to the priority race for the Presidency of the Republic, the election for the Upper House will be a crucial factor for the democratic stability of the country and the advancement of progressive agendas.
This is because, in 2026, two-thirds of the Senate seats will be at stake, a scenario in which the Bolsonaro opposition will try by all means to win a majority.
The strategic importance of the Senate is so great that Lula reportedly stated, in internal meetings, that he would be willing to "trade five governors for one senator," the column highlights. Dashboard From Folha de S.Paulo. This statement reflects the priority given to forming a robust government bloc in the Senate, which is fundamental to guaranteeing governability and preventing anti-democratic setbacks.
Lula has been trying to persuade some of his ministers to run for the Senate, with the goal of strengthening progressive representation in the House.
The challenge for 2026, therefore, is not limited to the presidential race. Securing an allied bloc in the Senate will be essential for consolidating policies aimed at social inclusion, economic development, and the defense of democracy in Brazil.
