Brazil's 2026 election timeline: key dates for candidates and voters

Brazil's 2026 general election calendar has begun, with key dates set for candidate registration, campaigning, and voting. The election process includes registering opinion polls, party conventions in July, and candidate registration by August 15. Voting for the first round is scheduled for October 4, with a potential second round on October 25. Over 150 million Brazilians will elect the president, governors, senators, and federal and state deputies. The newly elected officials will be sworn in starting January 5, 2027.