Carlos Bolsonaro Courts Carol de Toni After Her Threat to Quit PL Over Santa Catarina Senate Ticket

Overview

• In a video posted Friday, Carlos said he had “asked permission” from Carol de Toni to seek a Santa Catarina Senate seat, signaling a bid to ease tensions.
• De Toni said she will move to another party during the March party-switching window if the PL denies her a place on its 2026 ticket.
• The deputy says Governor Jorginho Mello personally promised her the vacancy but is now favoring Senator Espiridião Amin to preserve coalition television time.
• Jair Bolsonaro has told state allies he intends to field Carlos Bolsonaro for one of the two open seats, a plan that has drawn pushback from local leaders.
• A September Real Time Big Data poll shows Carlos leading Senate tests in the state with over 40% support, while business groups have voiced concern about an externally imposed candidacy.