PRTB swaps Marçal for Avalanche in presidential race
Leonardo Avalanche takes over the PRTB's presidential candidacy after the TSE denied Pablo Marçal's registration. Read more at Gazeta do Povo.
TL;DR
- PRTB replaced Pablo Marçal with Leonardo Avalanche for the presidential race.
- The change was filed on the final day allowed by electoral law.
- Avalanche, formerly the vice-presidential candidate, is now the presidential nominee.
- Silvia Helena da Silva Pereira was named the new vice-presidential candidate.
- The TSE had previously rejected Marçal and Avalanche's initial candidacy registration.
- Marçal was disqualified due to not proving PRTB affiliation on time and an ineligibility condition until 2032.
- Marçal had submitted a resignation letter before the new ticket was formalized.
- Avalanche stated the party tried to keep Marçal in the race and will now proceed with his own name to continue their project.