Marconi Perillo leads campaign spending for Goiás governorship

Marconi Perillo, the PSDB candidate for the governorship of Goiás in the 2026 elections, has reported the highest campaign expenditures among the listed candidates. According to partial accountability reports from the Superior Electoral Court (TSE), Perillo has declared R$ 10,144,942.57 in expenses, which represents approximately 87.7% of the legal limit of R$ 11,562,724.00 set for the first round.

Other candidates reported significantly lower spending levels. Daniel Vilela (MDB) declared R$ 4,811,795.04, utilizing about 41.6% of the spending ceiling. Luís César Bueno (PT) and Wilder Morais (PL) reported R$ 2,415,399.12 and R$ 2,095,735.89 respectively, representing 20.9% and 18.1% of the limit.

Perillo, a veteran politician who has previously served four terms as governor of Goiás, is seeking to return to the state leadership. His political career includes roles as a state deputy, federal deputy, and senator, though his trajectory has also been marked by various legal and judicial challenges.