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Story summary
- Plínio Vicentin Júnior, a former helicopter pilot, is running for Congress as a U.S. President Donald Trump impersonator.
- He campaigns in Juiz de Fora driving a vintage Pontiac adorned with an American flag.
- The 2026 congressional race features over 7,800 candidates, including many novelty contenders.
- Political scientist Carlos Melo says novelty candidates boost party vote totals and public funding.