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Otaviano Pivetta secures Union Brazil backing for Mato Grosso governorship
At a state convention of Union Brazil on 30 July, party delegates voted 30‑19 to endorse incumbent governor Otaviano Pivetta (Republicanos) as the party’s candidate for the 2026 Mato Grosso gubernatorial race, rejecting senator Jayme Campos’ bid for the same office. Party president Mauro Mendes praised the decision as a continuation of a management model that lifted the state from “Series C to Series A”, citing infrastructure projects such as the Hospital Central, the duplication of BR‑163 and improvements in education rankings.
The outcome sparked internal maneuvering. Some leaders, including Margareth Buzetti and Eduardo Botelho, discussed a “third‑way” alternative that could see Assembly president Max Russi or deputy Janaina Riva head a separate ticket. Proposals to combine Max Russi with Janaina Riva as governor‑vice‑governor were reported, while Buzetti disclosed a failed attempt to secure Jayme Campos’ support for a joint Senate‑governor plan.
Pivetta thanked Union Brazil for the endorsement, hinted at a possible vice‑governor choice (federal deputy Fabio Garcia), and said he would contact Jayme Campos to seek his backing despite the senator’s earlier defeat. The party’s unified front positions Pivetta as the leading contender for Mato Grosso’s 2026 election.
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Fabio Garcia · Gisela Simona · Janaina Riva · Jayme Campos · Mato Grosso · Mauro Mendes · Max Russi · Otaviano Pivetta · Union Brazil · União Brasil
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- [● 4 SOURCES] The convention was marked by internal tension, accusations of betrayal, and procedural disputes among party factions.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The endorsement still requires ratification by the Federação União Progressista, the federation linking União Brasil and the Progressistas.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Mauro Mendes praised the party’s management model that lifted Mato Grosso from Série C to Série A, citing infrastructure projects such as the Central Hospital, BR‑163 duplication, and road paving. gazetamt.com.br · jovempan.com.br
- [● 9 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. gazetamt.com.br · jovempan.com.br · www.sonoticias.com.br
- [● 6 SOURCES] Otaviano Pivetta is the incumbent governor of Mato Grosso and a member of the Republicanos party. gazetamt.com.br · jovempan.com.br
- [● 7 SOURCES] The convention rejected Senator Jayme Campos' candidacy for the governorship of Mato Grosso. jovempan.com.br · momentomt.com.br · leiagora.com.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] The convention was marked by internal tension, shouting and accusations of betrayal between factions. gazetamt.com.br
- [● 4 SOURCES] Otaviano Pivetta thanked the convention for its confidence and said he will continue the development project. gazetamt.com.br · jovempan.com.br
- [● 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. gazetamt.com.br · jovempan.com.br
- [● 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. gazetamt.com.br · jovempan.com.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] The convention officially nominated Gisela Simona as a candidate for the Chamber of Deputies.
- [● 3 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.