
Six candidates for the Government of Mato Grosso completed campaign agendas in Cuiabá this Monday (14), including interviews, walks and recordings, after the official start of the 2026 electoral campaign on August 16, according to Electoral Court rules.
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The 2026 electoral campaign began on August 16 across the country, authorizing candidates to ask for votes and hold rallies, walks, debates and publicize proposals on radio, TV and the internet, following the rules of the Electoral Court.
Candidates for the Government of Mato Grosso — Photo: Montagem/g1
Candidates for the Government of Mato Grosso fulfilled, this Monday (14), campaign agendas in different locations. In total, the state has six candidates registered with the Superior Electoral Court (TSE) to contest the 2026 elections.
🔍 The 2026 electoral campaign began on August 16 across the country. From this date onwards, candidates are authorized to ask for votes and hold rallies, walks, debates and publicize their proposals on radio, TV and the internet, following the rules established by the Electoral Court.
Check below what can and cannot be done during the campaign period:
What candidates can and cannot do during the election campaign
✅ What can 🚫 What can't Rallies: from 8am to midnight Election polls Walks and motorcades Sound outside permitted hours: speakers and amplifiers cannot be used outside of 8am to 10pm. Distribution of Sound material near protected locations: equipment cannot be used less than 200 meters from hospitals, schools, churches, public buildings and other places provided for by legislation. Advertising on the internet: is permitted, including paid advertisements and boosted content until October 1st Speakers and amplifiers: from 8am to 10pm, respecting the minimum distance and limits set out in legislation. Sound at rallies: fixed sound equipment can be used from 8 am to midnight until October 1st.
Check out the candidates' agenda for this Monday:
Dr. Natasha (PSD)
Natasha Slhessarenko (PSD) — Photo: Reproduction/ social networks
Dr. Natasha started the appointments at 8:30 am, with an interview on a radio program. At 9am, he participated in another radio interview, in the Boa Esperança neighborhood, in Cuiabá.
At 10:15 am, Natasha gave an interview to MT1, on TV Centro América. At 12:30 pm, he participated in the recording of the podcast Política de Primeira, from Portal Primeira Página. At 2pm, the candidate participated in recordings at a production company. In the evening, at 7pm, he attended a meeting in the Santa Helena neighborhood, in Cuiabá.
Otaviano Pivetta (Republicans)
Otaviano Pivetta (Republicans) — Photo: Mayke Toscano
Otaviano Pivetta started the agenda at 9am, with an interview with a news website. At 12:30 pm, he gave an online interview for a Sinop TV program, in a program related to the municipality's anniversary.
At 7pm, Pivetta participated in a meeting with representatives from the business sector of Mato Grosso, in Cuiabá.
Sergeant Laudicério (Act)
Sergeant Laudicério Machado (Agir) — Photo: Reproduction
Sergeant Laudicério presented, at 9:30 am, military police Sergeant Karen de Arruda Fortes as the new candidate for vice-governor on the ticket. Afterwards, he took part in a walk through the center of Cuiabá.
At 6pm, Laudicério participated in an interview on a TV program about the candidacy for government and the proposals presented for Mato Grosso.
Wellington Fagundes (PL)
Wellington Fagundes — Photo: TV Senado
Wellington Fagundes started the commitments at 7:30 am, with an interview on a radio program. At 8:30 am, he participated in the recording of the electoral program.
At 11am, Wellington took part in a walk through the shops in the center of Cuiabá, leaving from Praça da República.
Candidates Maurício Coelho (Mobiliza) and Rafaell Milas (Missão) did not announce a public agenda for this Monday.

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