Lucas Ribeiro selects Adriano Galdino as leading 2026 vice‑governor candidate in Paraíba
Hugo Motta, president of the Paraíba Chamber of Deputies, said that Republican Party legislator Adriano Galdino is currently the strongest name to fill the vice‑governor slot on Governor Lucas Ribeiro’s ticket for the 2026 state election. Motta highlighted Galdino’s political experience, including his former role as president of the Paraíba Legislative Assembly, and noted that the final decision will be made through dialogue with allied parties and ultimately by Governor Ribeiro.
Analysts note that the Republicanos party is pressing for the vice‑governor nomination while also seeking two seats in the state legislature and the Education Secretariat. Opposition figures such as Cícero Lucena and Efraim Filho are intensifying their campaigns, indicating a competitive race for the upcoming election.
Entities: Adriano Galdino · Hugo Motta · Lucas Ribeiro · Paraíba · Republicanos
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Adriano Galdino previously served as president of the Paraíba Legislative Assembly. (fd2de3a9-aa93-4b8d-becd-27fe1c76a99a)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Opposition candidates Cícero Lucena and Efraim Filho are intensifying their campaigns as alternatives in the 2026 Paraíba race. (2e99ea40-391c-4525-ae49-fd7b45a911ce)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Hugo Motta said Adriano Galdino is the most prominent Republicanos name for the vice‑governor slot on Lucas Ribeiro's 2026 ticket. (fd2de3a9-aa93-4b8d-becd-27fe1c76a99a)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The final choice of vice‑governor will depend on dialogue with allied parties and a decision by Governor Lucas Ribeiro. (fd2de3a9-aa93-4b8d-becd-27fe1c76a99a)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Republicanos is pushing for the vice‑governor nomination and also seeks two seats in the state legislature and the Education Secretariat. (2e99ea40-391c-4525-ae49-fd7b45a911ce)