Overview
- Flávio Bolsonaro said Michelle Bolsonaro is likely to seek a Federal District Senate seat and positioned other relatives for 2026, citing Carlos for the Senate in Santa Catarina and Jair Renan for a federal deputy run in the state.
- Michelle publicly thanked supporters but said her future is in God's hands and that caring for Jair Bolsonaro comes first, stopping short of confirming a bid.
- Allies told Estadão that Michelle has decided not to take part in Flávio's presidential campaign and has already informed Jair Bolsonaro, while Flávio dismissed talk of rifts as attempts to sow division.
- PL leaders are pursuing a female Senate pairing in the DF with Michelle and Bia Kicis, with party sources eyeing a post‑Carnival rollout and viewing Michelle as a draw among women and evangelical voters.
- Carlos Bolsonaro publicly endorsed Michelle as his choice for DF senator, and Flávio said he is courting Centrão parties to broaden support for his presidential run.