Acre and Amazonas candidates intensify campaigns amid shifting polls

As the 2026 elections approach, political activity is intensifying across several Brazilian states. In Acre, the race for governor is heating up with shifting poll numbers. A Quaest survey shows incumbent Governor Mailza Assis leading with 36% of voter intentions, followed by Senator Alan Rick at 28% and Tião Bocalom at 15%. This represents a significant rise for Assis compared to previous months. Candidates are focusing on diverse platforms: Alan Rick is emphasizing territorial integration and infrastructure, while Mailza Assis is mobilizing local councilors and focusing on continuity. The political landscape in Acre has also been impacted by the resignation of Communications Secretary Nayara Lessa, an event criticized by Alan Rick as a sign of poor management.

In Amazonas, candidate Omar Aziz has proposed strengthening the Amazonas Institute of Sustainable Agricultural and Forestry Development (Idam) through mechanization, irrigation, and increased credit for small and medium producers. He also pledged to build a high-complexity hospital and maternity ward in Manacapuru to improve local healthcare access.

In Rio Grande do Norte, Samanda de Lula held a large campaign event in Mossoró, drawing crowds during the traditional Descida do Alto de São Manoel. The event featured several candidates supporting her bid for the Senate, highlighting the mobilization of the ‘Lula Team’ in the region.