Mato Grosso Union Brasil backs Governor Pivetta, rejects Senator Campos
At the Mato Grosso state convention of União Brasil, delegates voted 30‑19 – with one null vote and one abstention – to endorse incumbent Governor Otaviano Pivetta (Republicanos) as the party’s pre‑candidacy for the 2026 gubernatorial election. The same vote rejected Senator Jayme Campos’ own candidacy, sparking strong tension, shouting and accusations of betrayal among rival factions.
State party president and Senate candidate Mauro Mendes hailed the result as a continuation of a management model that, in his view, lifted Mato Grosso from “Series C” to “Series A,” citing the completion of the Central Hospital, duplication of BR‑163 and a rise in the state’s education ranking from 22nd to 8th. Governor Pivetta thanked the convention for its confidence and pledged to maintain the development trajectory.
The convention also formalised the party’s proportional‑seat lists for the 2026 elections, confirming Gisela Simona’s candidacy for the Chamber of Deputies and setting the slate of candidates for the Mato Grosso Assembly as part of the Federação União Progressista alliance with the Progressistas (PP).
Entities: Gisela Simona · Jayme Campos · Mato Grosso · Mauro Mendes · Otaviano Pivetta · Union Brazil · União Brasil
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- [● 2 SOURCES] The convention was marked by internal tension, accusations of betrayal, and procedural disputes among party factions. (fee4ebbe-4408-4005-afc7-31259fe1213f, d9eebf56-6889-4eea-8181-758d59f077e8)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The endorsement still requires ratification by the Federação União Progressista, the federation linking União Brasil and the Progressistas. (d9eebf56-6889-4eea-8181-758d59f077e8)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Mauro Mendes, state president of União Brasil and Senate candidate, praised the decision and cited infrastructure projects and education improvements as achievements of the current administration. (cfc24257-29c8-4602-9e98-a97a75d13bbf, aa77246c-32fc-49d2-8dd1-d2ec7f8e3128)
- [● 6 SOURCES] The Mato Grosso state convention of União Brasil voted 30 to 19, with one null vote and one abstention, to endorse Otaviano Pivetta's pre‑candidacy for governor. (existing)
- [● 4 SOURCES] Otaviano Pivetta is the incumbent governor of Mato Grosso and a member of the Republicanos party. (existing)
- [● 3 SOURCES] The convention rejected Senator Jayme Campos' own candidacy for the governorship of Mato Grosso. (existing)
- [● 2 SOURCES] The convention was marked by internal tension, shouting and accusations of betrayal between factions.
- [● 4 SOURCES] Otaviano Pivetta thanked the convention for its confidence and said he will continue the development project.
- [● 4 SOURCES] Mauro Mendes, state president of União Brasil and Senate candidate, said the party's decision continues a management model that lifted Mato Grosso from Série C to Série A.
- [● 4 SOURCES] Mauro Mendes highlighted the completion of the Central Hospital, duplication of BR‑163, 7,000 km of paved roads and an education ranking rise from 22nd to 8th.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The convention officially nominated Gisela Simona as a candidate for the Chamber of Deputies. (new)
- [● 2 SOURCES] The convention approved proportional‑seat candidate lists for the Mato Grosso Assembly and the federal Chamber as part of the Federação União Progressista alliance. (new)