The 2018 presidential campaign of João Amoêdo was announced on 16 November 2017.

On 4 August 2018, João Amoêdo became the official nominee of his party during their convention.

The running mate decision had already been taken before the convention; teacher and political scientist Christian Lohbauer was chosen to compose the ticket with Amoêdo.

He proposed the privatization of all public services in the country,[1] and supports a simplification of the tax code.

Amoêdo also came out in favor reducing the number of senators and federal deputies, ending compulsory voting and the free political advertising time.