Lula steers PT nominations for Minas Gerais Senate seat and Goiás governor race

Lula PT candidacies Minas Gerais Senate Goiás governorship Brazil elections

Former Contagem mayor Marília Campos (PT) has confirmed her candidacy for the Minas Gerais Senate in the 2026 election, rejecting a push from party leaders to run for the state governorship. The PT leadership discussed possible alternatives for the Minas governorship, naming names such as former minister Patrus Ananias, deputy Paulo Guedes and ex‑Belo Horizonte mayor Alexandre Kalil. Party officials quoted the decision: “Marília é candidata ao Senado. Isso está definido”.

In Goiás, President Luiz Inácio Lula met with federal deputy Adriana Accorsi (PT) and urged her to accept a gubernatorial bid to strengthen the party’s chances in the October 2024 elections. The discussion also referenced other potential candidates, including former state deputy Luis César Bueno, while the PT national leadership weighs the options amid internal debates about alliances and electoral strategy.

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PT fecha Marília Campos para o Senado e busca nome para o governo de Minas [www.diariodocentrodomundo.com.br]

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Lula pressiona por candidatura de Accorsi ao governo de Goiás [diariodoestadogo.com.br]

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