Who will have the most TV airtime? See how the electoral time is divided among presidential candidates
oglobo27 August 2026 at 19:18
Free electoral propaganda on radio and television begins this Friday, initially intended for Senate candidates, state deputies, and governors, followed on Saturday by presidential and federal deputy campaigns. Among the presidential candidates, President Lula (PT) will have the longest propaganda time in the first round, with 5 minutes and 31 seconds for the coalition "Brazil Ready for More." PL, Jair Bolsonaro's party, will have the second largest slot, with 4 minutes and 20 seconds. The media plan was unanimously approved by the Superior Electoral Court (TSE).
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