Alagoas gubernatorial race: JHC and Renan Filho receive electoral TV time

The electoral landscape in Alagoas is being shaped by new political alliances and the official distribution of free radio and television advertising time. The Tribunal Regional Eleitoral de Alagoas (TRE/AL) has defined the media slots for the gubernatorial race, granting the Alagoas Gigante coalition, led by JHC, a slight advantage. JHC will receive 4 minutes and 46 seconds per program, while Renan Filho’s coalition will have 4 minutes and 13 seconds. In terms of total insertions, JHC is slated for 519, compared to 460 for Renan Filho.

Political maneuvering in Arapiraca, the state's second-largest city, is also central to the race. Mayor Luciano Barbosa has influenced the candidates' tickets by selecting Célia Rocha as JHC’s vice-gubernatorial candidate and Yale Fernandes for Renan Filho. The appointment of Yale Fernandes has drawn scrutiny from the Electoral Public Ministry regarding compliance with de-incompatibility rules.

The Senate race in Alagoas remains highly competitive, featuring prominent figures such as Renan Calheiros and Arthur Lira. Recent shifts in candidacies have altered the strategic landscape, with the JHC-led coalition also securing a larger share of advertising insertions for Senate candidates.