ACM Neto's Bahia campaign gains momentum with convention and policy pledges
The Union Brazil party officially nominated ACM Neto as its candidate for governor of Bahia at a convention in Salvador, naming Zé Cocá as vice‑governor and endorsing Senate candidates Angelo Coronel and João Roma. Neto pledged a "Pix Saúde" program that would finance private medical care when public hospitals lack capacity and announced plans for a state secretariat for people with disabilities, emphasizing security, health and infrastructure reforms.
Governor Jerônimo Rodrigues held a pre‑campaign event in Alagoinhas, confirming the August 1 party convention will be attended by President Lula and outlining ongoing projects such as new hospital facilities and regional development plans. During the campaign season, Zé Cocá warned that the Federal Police investigation of Senator Jaques Wagner could hurt the election, while mayor Bruno Reis sparked controversy by mistakenly referring to Zé Cocá as the "next governor".
These developments illustrate the intensifying political contest in Bahia ahead of the 2026 state elections.