Celina Leão leads Distrito Federal gubernatorial race

Celina Leão, the current Governor of the Distrito Federal, leads the race for reelection with 37% of the intended votes, according to a Datafolha poll. Following the Superior Electoral Court (TSE) decision to declare former governor José Roberto Arruda ineligible due to administrative misconduct convictions, Leão’s projected support rises to 42%.

Leandro Grass, the PT candidate and former president of Iphan, follows in second place with 21% of the votes. Grass represents the candidacy supported by President Luiz Inácio da Silva. Other candidates include Paula Belmonte (6%), Capelli (2%), Kiko Caputo (2%), Samara Mineiro (2%), and Robson (1%).

In addition to the polling data, Leão has expanded her campaign agenda, participating in various regional meetings and a debate regarding the long-term development of the Distrito Federal for the 2026–2040 period.