{
  "id": 2623189,
  "title": "LGBT+ candidates reach record high in 2026, across more parties",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/lgbt-candidates-reach-record-high-in-2026-across-more-parties",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-22T18:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Agencia Brasil",
    "slug": "agencia-brasil",
    "url": "https://agenciabrasil.ebc.com.br/en/politica/noticia/2026-08/lgbt-candidates-reach-record-high-2026-across-more-parties"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In the 2026 Brazilian general elections, LGBT+ candidates have reached a record high, representing a 57 percent increase from the previous election in 2022. According to a survey conducted by the Plena Cidadania Institute, there are now 514 confirmed LGBT+ candidates across more parties. This surge in participation marks a more than doubling of their proportion in the overall candidate pool, rising from 1.12 percent to 2.5 percent. The number of LGBT+ candidates for the House of Representatives increased from 116 in 2022 to 214 in 2026, an 84 percent rise. Additionally, the presence of LGBT+ candidates now spans 27 of the 30 parties running in the election, up from 23 of the 32 parties in 2022. Party leaders are recognizing the growing influence of the LGBT+ community, as they are now represented across 27 of the 30 parties running in the election, compared to 23 of the 32 parties in 2022. This trend highlights the growing acceptance and recognition of the LGBT+ community's electoral power in Brazilian politics.",
  "summary": "The number of LGBT+ candidates has reached a record high for the 2026 general elections in Brazil. So far, there are 514 confirmed candidates, representing a 57 percent increase from 2022. The data come from a survey released on Tuesday (Aug. 18) by the Plena Cidadania Institute, an organization that develops projects related to democracy, citizenship, and human rights. Notícias relacionadas:…",
  "key_points": [
    "LGBT+ candidates in Brazil reached record high in 2026 elections",
    "Number of LGBT+ candidates increased by 57% from 2022",
    "LGBT+ representation spans 27 of 30 parties in 2026"
  ],
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}