Brazilian state leaders endorse vice‑governor candidates for 2026 elections

In Goiás, former mayor Gustavo Mendanha (PRD‑Solidariedade) announced his support for Luiz Carlos do Carmo as the prospective vice‑governor on Governor Daniel Vilela’s (MDB) 2026 ticket, arguing that the evangelical bloc merits greater representation in state government. Mendanha highlighted the numerical strength of evangelical voters and referenced other religious leaders, while also noting the agribusiness sector’s influence in the political calculus.

In Paraíba, Assembly leader Chico Mendes defended the candidacy of Adriano Galdino, president of the state House, as a running mate for incumbent Vice‑Governor Lucas Ribeiro (PP). Mendes praised Galdino’s statewide recognition and electoral muscle, and projected that the Vilela‑Ribeiro ticket could secure a first‑round victory. Both endorsements are part of ongoing coalition negotiations within each governor’s allied base as the 2026 state elections approach.