Senator Flávio Bolsonaro (PL-RJ) was officially named the Liberal Party's candidate for president of Brazil during a national convention on Saturday [1].

The nomination solidifies the party's strategy for the 2026 election cycle. By formalizing Flávio Bolsonaro as the nominee, the Liberal Party aligns its leadership with the preferences of former President Jair Bolsonaro, who said his son was the preferred candidate [4].

The event took place July 25, 2026 [1], at the Mercado Livre Arena Pacaembu in São Paulo [2, 3]. The convention began at 10 a.m. [1] to formalize the party's choice and organize the campaign's launch.

This move follows internal party deliberations and the explicit support of the former president. The Liberal Party sought to maintain a cohesive front by ensuring the candidacy of a figure who carries the legacy of the previous administration, a strategy intended to mobilize the party's core base of supporters.

As the official candidate, Flávio Bolsonaro now moves into the primary phase of the general election campaign. The convention served as both a legal requirement for the party and a public demonstration of strength within the state of São Paulo [2, 3].

“Senator Flávio Bolsonaro (PL-RJ) was officially named the Liberal Party's candidate for president of Brazil”

The nomination of Flávio Bolsonaro represents a continuity of the 'Bolsonarismo' movement within Brazil's political landscape. By selecting the son of the former president, the Liberal Party is betting on brand recognition and hereditary political appeal to secure the presidency, signaling a strategy that prioritizes ideological loyalty and the existing conservative coalition over a pivot to a new leadership profile.