The 2026 elections bring new challenges for candidates seeking irregular funding for their campaigns. Practices such as illegal campaign funds (caixa 2), irregular hiring of personnel, and hidden expenses in the digital environment can go beyond the accounting field and result in lawsuits for abuse of economic power.
The Superior Electoral Court has been intensifying oversight of campaign spending, especially those related to digital marketing and social media, where many irregularities go unnoticed by candidates.
Candidates who use campaign flyers and other campaign materials outside the rules established by electoral legislation may face serious consequences. Penalties include fines to the disqualification of the candidacy registration.
Experts warn that transparency in electoral spending is essential to guarantee the integrity of the democratic process. Non-compliance with the rules can compromise not only the individual candidacy but also the credibility of the electoral system as a whole.
