In addition to the former first lady, the former president speaks of Bia Kicis and Ibaneis Rocha; states that “there are two vacancies” and, therefore, “one will be left”
The former president (PL) said that former first lady Michelle Bolsonaro has “lots of chance” of being elected to the Senate for the Federal District in 2026 if he decides to run. But, according to him, there are 3 “strong names” for two vacancies.
In addition to Michelle, Bolsonaro cited the federal deputy (PL-DF) and the governor of the Federal District (MDB). “There are two vacancies and 3 strong names. One would be left. And no one wants to be left”, he declared in an interview given to the portal on Tuesday (12.Nov.2024) and published this Wednesday (13.Nov).
Bolsonaro spoke about the case of (PL). He was elected federal deputy in the 2014 elections, tried to be elected again in 2018, but lost the race. In the 2022 elections, he returned to the Chamber.
“Back there, [Fraga] He was the most voted deputy here in the DF, he came as a candidate for government, was unsuccessful and remained without a mandate for 4 years. And he himself says that it is difficult for a parliamentarian, as he was well-liked here, well-voted, to be left without a mandate.”, said the former president.
“Bia Kicis doesn’t want that. Ibaneis doesn’t want it either. Michelle doesn’t want to either, but she’s never had a taste of power, so it might be less traumatic for her. But who will decide is the Brazilian people. I believe, if Michelle is a candidate, that she will benefit from one of these vacancies”, he declared.
According to the former president, Michelle “There’s something” in your favor. “She traveled around Brazil, communicates very well, is evangelical. She was the main electoral leader of the [senadora] [Alves, do Republicanos] here in DF [Distrito Federal]. It started with 2%. The other candidate had more than 40%, which was from the PL, in fact. Damares won. So, they say she is someone who has a good chance of being elected senator here. For the other vacancy we will wait a little longer”, he declared.
Bolsonaro stated that Damares would be a “good name” for the government of the Federal District, but they have not yet discussed the matter. “You have to see if she wants [se candidatar ao cargo]if you have a knack for it”, these.
