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Fernando Haddad declared PT’s São Paulo governor candidate

On 25 July 2026 the Workers’ Party (PT) held a convention in Campinas, São Paulo, where former Finance Minister Fernando Haddad was officially nominated as the party’s candidate for governor of the state. The ticket includes former Minister Márcio França (PSB) as vice‑governor. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva attended the event, alongside vice‑president Geraldo Alckmin and Senate candidates Marina Silva and Simone Tebet.

Haddad’s launch speech denounced the administration of incumbent governor Tarcísio de Freitas, citing failures in security, education and the recent privatizations of Sabesp and the CPTM rail system. The campaign will use the slogan “Desperta SP”. The same convention featured Lula’s warning that any foreign interference in Brazil’s elections would be met with a strong response.

The announcement follows a CPTM line‑Rubi explosion that occurred three days after the Trivia Trens concession, an incident the candidates are also targeting in their criticism of the current state government.

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Fernando Haddad · Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva · Marina Silva · Márcio França · Simone Tebet · São Paulo · Tarcísio de Freitas · Workers’ Party (PT)

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