Goiás Legislative Assembly leadership race intensifies

Political maneuvering is increasing ahead of the election for the presidency of the Legislative Assembly of Goiás (Alego) for the 2027-2028 biennium. Deputy Issy Quinan (MDB) has reportedly secured 22 votes, which is one more than the 21 required for a majority in the 41-member house. Quinan's support base spans 11 different political parties, including the MDB, Mobiliza, PSD, Podemos, Novo, Agir, PSDB/Cidadania, PSB, PRD, and PL.

Despite Quinan's current lead, a group of seven deputies is working to organize an alternative candidacy to challenge his leadership. Meanwhile, Deputy Talles Barreto (UB) has expressed interest in the presidency but stated that his candidacy depends on the approval of key political leaders, specifically former governor Ronaldo Caiado (PSD) and Governor Daniel Vilela (MDB). Barreto noted that while individual votes must be won, alignment with the government base will be a decisive factor in the succession process.