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Brazil 2026 elections: Pernambuco and Goiás political updates

Recent polling and political developments highlight the intensifying 2026 election landscape in Brazil. In Pernambuco, a Quaest poll shows Governor Raquel Lyra (PSD) and former Recife Mayor João Campos (PSB) in a technical tie for the governorship, with Lyra at 41% and Campos at 39% in a stimulated scenario. A potential second round between the two also indicates a close race, with Lyra holding 43% to Campos's 41%. In the same state, Marília Arraes leads the Senate race with 18% of voting intentions.

In Goiás, Wilder Morais (PL) missed a scheduled hearing with the Goiás Bar Association (OAB-GO) due to a scheduling conflict, though his campaign indicated he intends to participate in a future session. Meanwhile, PSB leaders Tales de Castro and Elias Vaz have declared support for the reelection of Governor Daniel Vilela (MDB), signaling a fragmentation of the party's alignment with the federal government.

Additionally, Governor Raquel Lyra has faced scrutiny following the viral circulation of a 2025 video in which she suggested a woman undergo tubal ligation without her knowledge. Lyra has since apologized for the remarks. Separately, Lyra expressed support for President Lula's stance on regulating betting platforms to protect families from financial and health-related harm.

Entities

AtlasIntel · Daniel Vilela · Douglas Ruas · Eduardo Paes · Efraim Filho · Goiás · Guilherme Derrite · Ivan Moraes · João Campos · Lucas Ribeiro · Paraíba · Pernambuco

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

  • [● 2 SOURCES] In stimulated polling, Gracinha Caiado has 24.5% preference, while Gustavo Gayer has 21.6%. expresso360.com.br
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Gracinha Caiado leads the Senate race in Goiás with 40.2% of first and second vote preferences. expresso360.com.br
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Gustavo Gayer is in third place with 30.3% of first and second vote preferences. expresso360.com.br
  • [● 2 SOURCES] The margin of error for the DATAPOP survey is 2.53%. expresso360.com.br
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Zacharias Calil holds 31.4% of first and second vote preferences in the Senate race. expresso360.com.br
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Felipe Cecílio received endorsements from Jovair Arantes, Henrique Arantes, and Léo José. www.vivergoias.com.br
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Henrique Arantes withdrew his candidacy for the Chamber of Deputies to support Felipe Cecílio. www.vivergoias.com.br
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Aldo Rebelo endorsed Pedro Longo for federal deputy in the 2026 elections.
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Rebelo highlighted Longo's work in defending rural production and economic development in Acre.
  • [● 4 SOURCES] Political science specialists have provided guidance for voters to choose candidates based on criteria rather than impulse. ogirassol.com.br · mshoje.com.br
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Political manipulation in elections is increasingly using authentic video fragments taken out of context to create false narratives.
  • [● 5 SOURCES] The Master case and the institutional crisis at the Supreme Federal Court (STF) have reduced the focus on political proposals. ogirassol.com.br · mshoje.com.br

Sources

(EDITORIAL) ELEIÇÕES IMPORTANTÍSSIMAS [jornaldeararaquara.com.br]
VOTO CONSCIENTE [circuitomt.com.br]