The Lula da Silva 2026 presidential campaign was officialized on 2 August 2026 in São Paulo. His running mate is the current Vice President of Brazil, Geraldo Alckmin. Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, who has been the current President of Brazil since 2023 after defeating incumbent Jair Bolsonaro in the 2022 election, is running for reelection for his fourth presidential term. This is Lula da Silva's seventh presidential campaign in Brazilian presidential elections.
Background Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva defeated Jair Bolsonaro—then President of Brazil and candidate for re-election—in the 2022 election, in the closest outcome in the history of Brazilian presidential elections. In 2024, he admitted that he could run for re-election in the 2026 race, despite his advanced age, in order to prevent "troglodytes" from returning to govern Brazil, but noted that such a decision would depend on his health condition. Lula confirmed his intention to run during a trip to Malaysia in October 2025.
The convention that formalized Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's candidacy took place at the , in the Vila Guilherme district, in the North Zone of São Paulo. The opening of his electoral campaign took place on August 16, 2026, at the Estádio 1º de Maio in São Bernardo do Campo—a stadium that was the stage for several massive labor demonstrations between 1979 and 1980, led by Lula.
Political positions Following the diplomatic dispute between Brazil and the United States that arose after the imposition of 50% tariffs on Brazilian goods in 2025, Lula's campaign and his administration's messaging have come to center on "national sovereignty". Another narrative employed by Lula's second administration is the "defense of democracy", used after the January 8 attacks in Brasília. Lula da Silva has been advocating for increased defense investments and the development of Brazil's military equipment industry.
In his speech at the convention that formalized his candidacy, Lula advocated for the training of more scientists and investments in artificial intelligence; the creation of a program enabling elderly individuals to engage in physical, cultural, and social activities; the reinforcement of efforts to combat violence against women; and the prioritization of Brazil's control over rare earths and critical minerals.
Endorsements
Brazilian politicians
Former presidents Dilma Rousseff, 36th President of Brazil (2011–2016)
Ministers and executive officials
Carlos Lupi, former Minister of Social Security (2023–2025) and president of Democratic Labour Party Carlos Fávaro, Minister of Agriculture (2023–present) and Senator for Mato Grosso (2020–present) Fernando Haddad, former Minister of Finance (2023–2026) and Minister of Education (2005–2012) Rui Costa, current Chief of Staff of the Presidency (2023–present) Simone Tebet, former Minister of Planning, Budget and Management (2023–2026)
Deputies
Hugo Motta, Federal Deputy for Paraíba and President of the Chamber of Deputies Erika Hilton, Federal Deputy for São Paulo Gleisi Hoffmann, Federal Deputy for Paraná and former Secretary of Institutional Affairs Marina Silva, Federal Deputy for São Paulo Patrus Ananias, former Federal Deputy for Minas Gerais Alexandre Frota, former Federal Deputy for São Paulo and former porn star
Senators
Camilo Santana, Senator for Ceará Cid Gomes, Senator for Ceará Daniella Ribeiro, Senator for Paraíba Humberto Costa, Senator for Pernambuco Jaques Wagner, Senator for Bahia Randolfe Rodrigues, Senator for Amapá Renan Filho, Senator for Alagoas Rogério Carvalho Santos, Senator for Sergipe Soraya Thronicke, Senator for Mato Grosso do Sul Omar Aziz, Senator for Amazonas Veneziano Vital do Rêgo, Senator for Paraíba
Governors and mayors Eduardo Paes, former Mayor of Rio de Janeiro Elmano de Freitas, Governor of Ceará Fábio Mitidieri, Governor of Sergipe Fátima Bezerra, Governor of Rio Grande do Norte João Azevêdo, Governor of Paraíba João Campos, former Mayor of Recife Jerônimo Rodrigues, Governor of Bahia Lucas Ribeiro, Vice Governor of Paraíba Rafael Fonteles, Governor of Piauí
International politicians
Heads of state and government
Alexander Lukashenko, President of Belarus (1994–present) Gustavo Petro, former President of Colombia (2022–2026) Rafael Correa, former President of Ecuador (2007–2017)
Member of national parliaments
Carolina Corcho, Senator of Colombia (2026–present) Iván Cepeda, Senator of Colombia (2014–present) and Member of the Chamber of Representatives (2010–2014) Juan Grabois, National Deputy of Argentina (2025–present) María José Pizarro, Senator of Colombia (2022–present) and Member of the Chamber of Representatives (2018–2022)
Executive officials
Camila Vallejo, Minister General Secretariat of Government of Chile (2022–2026) and Member of the Chamber of Deputies of Chile (2014–2022) Sergio Massa, Minister of Economy of Argentina (2022–2023) and National Deputy (2013–2017, 2019–2022)
Other politicians Sofía Petro, Colombian activist and daughter of Gustavo Petro
Non-political
Actors and actresses
Betty Gofman, actress Caio Blat, actor Cláudia Abreu, actress Débora Falabella, actress Elisa Lucinda, actress Glória Pires, actress Leona Cavalli, actress Malu Mader, actress Wagner Moura, actor Maria Flor, actress Marieta Severo, actress Mel Maia, actress Pedro Cardoso, actor Pedro Pascal, Chilean-American actor Paulo Vieira, comedian Sophie Charlotte, actress Zezé Polessa, actress
Musicians
Anitta, singer Andreas Kisser, guitarist Chico Buarque, singer Chico César, musician Caetano Veloso, singer Daniela Mercury, singer Duda Beat, singer Djavan, singer Fernanda Abreu, singer Gilberto Gil, singer Geraldo Azevedo, songwriter Ivete Sangalo, singer Jão, songwriter Luísa Sonza, singer Maria Bethânia, singer Marina Sena, singer Matuê, rapper Paulinho da Viola, singer Tony Bellotto, guitarist Tom Morello, American guitarist Xamã, rapper Zélia Duncan, singer Zeca Pagodinho, singer
Sports
Jackson Irvine, Australian footballer Juninho Pernambucano, former footballer Neto, former footballer and pundit Paulinho, footballer Raí, former footballer Walter Casagrande, former footballer and pundit
Public figures
Cellbit, brazilian streamer
Organizations
Brazilian organizations
Centre of People's Movements Estação Primeira de Mangueira Landless Workers' Movement Movimento dos Atingidos por Barragens
International organizations
Broad Front (Chile) Communist Party of Chile Movement of Popular Participation
Candidates
The following politicians announced their candidacy. The political parties had up to 15 August 2026 to formally register their candidates.
See also
Lulism Lula da Silva 2022 presidential campaign Flávio Bolsonaro 2026 presidential campaign Ronaldo Caiado 2026 presidential campaign
References