In the municipal elections of 2024, center and center-right parties emerged victorious, securing numerous mayoralties and parliamentary seats. The PSD, led by Gilberto Kassab, was the most successful with 891 mayoralties, alongside the MDB of Baleia Rossi.
The dominance of these parties not only holds statistical significance but also reflects advantages in political power dynamics, both locally and nationally.
One advantage is the increased bargaining power of parties with significant presence in mayoralties, such as the PSD, MDB, and PL, as local political control can be leveraged in national negotiations.
As the newly elected mayors and councilors serve as electoral bases for federal, state, and district-level politicians, the next elections will see these parties strategically positioning themselves for future electoral gains.