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Celina Leão elected as first woman to govern Distrito Federal
Celina Leão (PP) has been re-elected as the Governor of the Distrito Federal in the 2026 second-round elections. With over 90% of the votes counted, Leão secured approximately 57% of the valid votes, defeating Leandro Grass (PT), who received roughly 43%.
This victory marks a historic milestone as Leão becomes the first woman to be directly elected to lead the Distrito Federal. While other women have held the position previously, they did so as vice-governors assuming office due to resignations. Leão, who has served as governor since March 2026 following the resignation of Ibaneis Rocha, will begin her full term in January 2027.
Following the announcement, Leandro Grass contacted Leão and her vice-governor, Gustavo Rocha (Republicanos), to congratulate them on the result, emphasizing the importance of democracy. The election saw significant voter turnout, with many citizens arriving early at polling stations to participate in the second round.
Entities
AtlasIntel · Bia Kicis · Celina Leão · Distrito Federal · Flávio Bolsonaro · Gustavo Rocha · Leandro Grass · Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva · Michelle Bolsonaro · Partido Progressista · Progressistas · Quaest
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Datafolha poll shows Celina Leão with 59% of valid votes and Leandro Grass with 41%. www1.folha.uol.com.br · hora1rondonia.com.br
- [DISPUTED] Celina Leão assumed the governorship of the Distrito Federal in March 2026. www1.folha.uol.com.br · gazetanoticias.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Leandro Grass previously served as the president of Iphan. gazetanoticias.com
- [● 6 SOURCES] Celina Leão's campaign includes support from Flávio Bolsonaro and Michelle Bolsonaro. www1.folha.uol.com.br · bsbtimes.com.br · www.folhadoestado.com.br · imagemnews.com.br
- [DISPUTED] Quaest poll shows Celina Leão with 61% of valid votes and Leandro Grass with 39%. noticias.uol.com.br
- [● 3 SOURCES] AtlasIntel poll shows Celina Leão with 57.9% of valid votes and Leandro Grass with 42.1%. noticias.uol.com.br · www.dgabc.com.br
- [DISPUTED] Celina Leão won the second round with 57.23% of valid votes. www.diariodeaparecida.com.br · imagemnews.com.br
- [DISPUTED] Leandro Grass received 42.77% of valid votes in the second round. www.diariodeaparecida.com.br · www.entornourgente.com · imagemnews.com.br
- [DISPUTED] Celina Leão's new mandate is scheduled to begin in January 2027. www.entornourgente.com · gazetanoticias.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Gustavo Rocha (Republicanos) was elected Vice-Governor. www.folhadoestado.com.br · www.gamacidadao.com.br
- [● 7 SOURCES] Celina Leão is the first woman directly elected to govern the Distrito Federal. www.entornourgente.com · www.folhadoestado.com.br · www.diariodeaparecida.com.br · doaaquemdoer.com.br · www.gamacidadao.com.br · +2 more
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Leandro Grass received nearly double the votes he obtained in 2022. br.paipee.com