INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
The center-right Social Democratic Party (PSD) and the center Brazilian Democratic Movement (MDB) each secured five state capitals.These
They also positioned these parties favorably for the 2026 presidential election
Bolsonaro, showed surprising growth
This marked a substantial increase from their previous performance
Smaller parties like Avante, Republicanos, and PSB each secured one capital city.Traditional parties faced setbacks in these elections
The Brazilian Social Democracy Party (PSDB) and the Democratic Labor Party (PDT) lost all their capital city mayorships
Centrist and center-right parties gained ground at the municipal level
despite his ineligibility to run for office until 2030
StrugglesNewly elected mayors will face various challenges as they take office on January 1, 2025
evolving political dynamics
They showed a shift towards centrist parties and away from traditional powerhouses
