CONTEMPORARY CHALLENGES AND PERSPECTIVES OF BRAZILIAN ELECTORAL LAW: Abuse of Economic and Political Power in Electoral Campaigns

Authors

  • MARILIA GABRIELLA BELISARIO Universidade Evangélica de Goiás - UniEVANGÉLICA
  • CAIO BRUNO DE SOUZA Universidade Evangélica de Goiás - UniEVANGÉLICA
  • CELSO ROBERTO DOS SANTOS NETO Universidade Evangélica de Goiás - UniEVANGÉLICA
  • FILIPE MARQUES NEVES Universidade Evangélica de Goiás - UniEVANGÉLICA
  • ISADORA CARRIJO ARRUDA MARTINS Universidade Evangélica de Goiás - UniEVANGÉLICA
  • MARIA EDUARDA DE ALMEIDA RODRIGUES Universidade Evangélica de Goiás - UniEVANGÉLICA
  • RUAN SAMUEL DE SOUZA VAZ Universidade Evangélica de Goiás - UniEVANGÉLICA
  • THIAGO RODRIGUES VARGAS Universidade Evangélica de Goiás - UniEVANGÉLICA
  • MARINA TEODORO Universidade Evangélica de Goiás - UniEVANGÉLICA
  • ANA PAULA VELOSO DE ASSIS Universidade Evangélica de Goiás - UniEVANGÉLICA

Keywords:

CLEAN RECORD, ELECTORAL DISINFORMATION, LEGISLATIVE REFORMS, ELECTION FAIRNESS, ELECTORAL OVERSIGHT MECHANISMS, REVOCATION OF MANDATES, INRLIGIBILITY

Abstract

Brazilian electoral law currently faces new and complex challenges related to preserving the integrity of elections. Among them, the abuse of economic and political power in electoral campaigns stands out, practices that undermine equal opportunities for candidates and threaten the legitimacy of the democratic process. This study aims to analyze the main case law on the subject and reflect on its impacts on the electoral system, focusing on the measures adopted by the Superior Electoral Court (TSE) to curb these practices. The methodology used consisted of bibliographical and documentary research, with the analysis of recent judgments. It was found that, despite legislative and judicial advances, significant challenges remain in the effectiveness of punishments and the timely identification of illegal conduct. It is concluded that strengthening oversight mechanisms and raising public awareness are fundamental to consolidating democracy in Brazil.

Published

2025-10-17

Issue

2025: RESUMO SIMPLES

Section

Ciências Sociais Aplicadas

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CONTEMPORARY CHALLENGES AND PERSPECTIVES OF BRAZILIAN ELECTORAL LAW: Abuse of Economic and Political Power in Electoral Campaigns. (2025). CIPEEX. https://anais.unievangelica.edu.br/index.php/CIPEEX/article/view/13609