Brazil’s Supreme Court has ruled for maintaining a 30% quota for Black and mixed-race candidates regarding electoral funds. The decision came as part of efforts to ensure greater political representation of historically marginalized groups. This quota will apply to the public funds allocated to political campaigns, starting with the 2024 municipal elections.
Prosecutor General Paulo Gonet argued that the new funding limit would reduce financial support compared to previous proportional systems, where allocations were based on the number of Black candidates in each party. However, Justice Cristiano Zanin, who led the ruling, interpreted the 30% quota as a progressive measure. According to Zanin, this affirmative action policy is designed to benefit marginalized communities by guaranteeing a minimum allocation of resources for Black and mixed-race candidates.
