PSOL falls short of the barrier clause
Federation with Rede did not reach the minimum in nine states; the result threatens access to the Party Fund and free advertising from 2027 onwards
TL;DR
- The PSOL and Rede federation failed to meet the barrier clause requirements in the 2026 elections.
- They achieved the minimum federal deputy vote percentage in eight states, one less than the required nine.
- This failure risks compromising access to the Party Fund and free advertising from 2027.
- A mere 185 votes in Espírito Santo were the difference in meeting the 1.5% threshold in that state.
- While national vote percentage may be met, the territorial distribution is crucial for the barrier clause.
- The barrier clause does not automatically affect access to the Campaign Financing Fund or elected mandates.
- Elected officials can join parties that meet the clause without losing their seats.
- Judicial decisions altering vote counts in Espírito Santo could potentially change the federation's standing.