Eduardo Riedel leads Mato Grosso do Sul gubernatorial race

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Governor Eduardo Riedel is showing strong momentum in the Mato Grosso do Sul gubernatorial race. According to recent polling by the Instituto de Pesquisa Resultado (IPR), Riedel holds 44.77% of voting intentions, placing him in a position to potentially win the election in the first round. His closest competitor, Fábio Trad, follows with 13.78%.

Riedel also recently received the 2026 Excellence in Competitiveness Award from the Centro de Liderança Pública (CLP). The award recognizes the state's 'Sem Deixar Ninguém Para Trás' initiative, which has successfully reduced extreme poverty in Mato Grosso do Sul from 2.7% to 1.6% between 2022 and 2024.

In other regional political developments, the capital city of Campo Grande celebrated its 127th anniversary, with Riedel highlighting the city's historical importance and immigrant contributions to its identity.

Entities

ACM Neto · Centro de Liderança Pública · Cícero Lucena · Eduardo Riedel · Efraim Filho · Jerônimo Rodrigues · João Pessoa · Lucas Ribeiro · Mato Grosso do Sul · Paraíba · Quaest · Rede ITA

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[● 2 SOURCES] Eduardo Riedel leads the Mato Grosso do Sul gubernatorial race with 44.77% of the votes in a stimulated survey. www.jardimnoticias.com.br · mspost.com.br
[○ 1 SOURCE] Mato Grosso do Sul received the 2026 Excellence in Competitiveness Award for its 'Sem Deixar Ninguém Para Trás' program. www.capitalnews.com.br
[● 2 SOURCES] Fábio Trad is in second place in the Mato Grosso do Sul race with 13.78% of the votes. www.jardimnoticias.com.br · mspost.com.br
[● 2 SOURCES] The survey indicates Eduardo Riedel has sufficient strength to win the election in the first round. www.jardimnoticias.com.br · mspost.com.br
[○ 1 SOURCE] Lucas Ribeiro accused Efraim Filho of lying about the management of Cagepa during the debate. informaparaiba.com.br
[○ 1 SOURCE] Extreme poverty in Mato Grosso do Sul fell from 2.7% to 1.6% between 2022 and 2024. www.capitalnews.com.br
[○ 1 SOURCE] During the debate, Efraim Filho accused Lucas Ribeiro of being a 'caroneiro' regarding his political trajectory. informaparaiba.com.br
[○ 1 SOURCE] A debate held by Rede ITA featured the three candidates for the Paraíba governorship: Lucas Ribeiro, Efraim Filho, and Cícero Lucena. informaparaiba.com.br
[● 2 SOURCES] Fábio Trad is in second place with 13.78% of the votes. www.jardimnoticias.com.br · mspost.com.br
[● 2 SOURCES] Eduardo Riedel leads the Mato Grosso do Sul gubernatorial race with 44.77% of the votes. www.jardimnoticias.com.br · mspost.com.br
[● 2 SOURCES] Eduardo Riedel holds 44.77% of voting intentions in Mato Grosso do Sul. www.jardimnoticias.com.br · mspost.com.br
[● 2 SOURCES] Current polling suggests Eduardo Riedel may win the election in the first round. www.jardimnoticias.com.br · mspost.com.br