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Romeu Zema picks Eduardo Girão as vice‑presidential candidate
The Novo party announced that former Minas Gerais governor Romeu Zema has chosen Senator Eduardo Girão (Novo‑CE) as his running mate for the 2026 Brazilian presidential election. The decision creates a ticket composed entirely of Novo members and ends weeks of speculation about possible alliances with other parties. Girão will abandon his pre‑candidacy for the governorship of Ceará to join the national campaign. Zema praised Girão as a “decent, clean‑record” politician who has consistently opposed what he calls the “intocáveis” and the Supreme Court, saying he is the right partner to lead a “better Brazil.”
The party confirmed the choice after internal talks with party president Eduardo Ribeiro, and the announcement was reported by several outlets. Former presidential candidate Ciro Gomes publicly congratulated Girão, noting that the move could affect the electoral dynamics in Ceará. The selection has been described as a strategic step for Novo ahead of the upcoming campaign.
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2026 Brazilian presidential election · Brazil · Ciro Gomes · Eduardo Girão · G4 Education · Novo (Partido Novo) · O Antagonista · Partido Novo · Romeu Zema · Tallis Gomes
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- [● 4 SOURCES] Eduardo Girão will abandon his candidacy for the governorship of Ceará to join the presidential ticket. portals1.com.br · guaiba.com.br · www.bandab.com.br · www.osul.com.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] Ciro Gomes publicly congratulated Eduardo Girão on his selection as Zema’s vice‑presidential candidate. focuspoder.com.br · veja.abril.com.br
- [● 8 SOURCES] Romeu Zema selected Eduardo Girão as his vice‑presidential running mate for the 2026 election. portals1.com.br · focuspoder.com.br · jc.uol.com.br · guaiba.com.br · www.bandab.com.br · +3 more
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Novo ticket for the 2026 presidential election is composed entirely of party members. portals1.com.br · guaiba.com.br · www.bandab.com.br