Governor Wanderlei Barbosa backs Carlos Gaguim's Senate candidacy in Tocantins
Governor Wanderlei Barbosa publicly endorsed federal deputy Carlos Gaguim (União Brasil) for the 2026 Senate election in Tocantins, describing him as a prepared candidate and a loyal partner for the state's municipalities. The endorsement, announced at a political gathering in Palmas on July 27, was attended by Senator Eduardo Gomes, Deputy Eli Borges and other regional leaders. Gaguim said the unity of the governing group is a decisive factor for the 2026 elections and highlighted his long‑standing work with local mayors.
The governor’s backing adds to a wave of support that already includes dozens of Tocantins mayors who have recorded video endorsements, and it strengthens Gaguim’s expanding base of municipal and councilor allies across the state. Political analysts note that the endorsement could reshape the Senate race, creating uncertainty for fellow Republican deputy Eli Borges, who also aims for a Senate seat.
Entities: Carlos Gaguim · Eduardo Gomes · Eli Borges · Joaquim do Luzimangues · Porto Nacional · Ronivon Maciel · Tocantins · Wanderlei Barbosa
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The poll surveyed 1,500 voters between July 21‑25, 2026, with a margin of error of 3 points and a 95% confidence level. (acc1c78d-ac2f-44ba-85ed-329d6ee38a95)
- [● 2 SOURCES] The expanded base includes mayor Ronivon Maciel, vice‑mayor Joaquim do Luzimangues, former mayor Joaquim Maia, and eleven municipal councilors. (f939c91c-49ec-4da8-a2a0-167f8ccf0d04, 7c29e2c2-e5bd-45c8-b106-9662553d70b9)
- [● 2 SOURCES] The coalition also includes Municipal Chamber president Silvaney Rabelo, vice‑president Nassa Silva, and councilors Diva Cardoso, Duerita Neta, Flaviane Windlin, Geylson, Heitor Andrade, João Justino, (f939c91c-49ec-4da8-a2a0-167f8ccf0d04, 7c29e2c2-e5bd-45c8-b106-9662553d70b9)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Carlos Gaguim, a federal deputy and pre‑candidate for the Senate, announced expansion of his political base in Porto Nacional, Tocantins. (f939c91c-49ec-4da8-a2a0-167f8ccf0d04, 7c29e2c2-e5bd-45c8-b106-9662553d70b9)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A poll by Instituto Lucro Ativo placed Gaguim among the two leading Senate candidates in Tocantins, with 16.87% in a spontaneous survey and 26.80% in a stimulated survey. (acc1c78d-ac2f-44ba-85ed-329d6ee38a95)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Porto Nacional support includes council president Silvaney Rabelo, vice‑president Nassa Silva, and councilors Diva Cardoso, Duerita Neta, Flaviane Windlin, Geylson, Heitor Andrade, João Justino, … (article content)
- [● 5 SOURCES] Carlos Gaguim is a federal deputy and pre‑candidate for the Senate in the 2026 elections. (b914dae0-659f-44ec-97ab-f9870cb020a8, f939c91c-49ec-4da8-a2a0-167f8ccf0d04, 394ecabf-b8d8-423d-9575-85da1d21a8bc, 82462e)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Gaguim received endorsements from the municipalities Fátima, Oliveira de Fátima, Pindorama and Ponte Alta, with mayors, vice‑mayors and councilors supporting his Senate pre‑candidate bid (article content)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Gaguim said he will continue to allocate resources and infrastructure projects to Porto Nacional and its districts (article content)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Party conventions to formalize candidacies are scheduled for early August 2026, after the current alliance‑building phase (article content)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Gaguim announced the expansion of his political base in Porto Nacional, receiving support from mayor Ronivon Maciel, vice‑mayor Joaquim do Luzimangues, former mayor Joaquim Maia, and eleven councilors (article content)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Gaguim participated in a political meeting in Palmas with Governor Wanderlei Barbosa and other regional leaders, emphasizing unity as decisive for the 2026 election (article content)