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Brazil election updates: Hana Ghassan leads in Pará as regional campaigns intensify
As the 2026 Brazilian elections approach, various regional and national political developments are unfolding. In Pará, a Real Time Big Data poll shows Hana Ghassan (MDB) leading the gubernatorial race with 52% of valid votes, potentially securing a first-round victory over Daniel Santos (Podemos), who holds 37%.
In Pernambuco, João Campos (PSB) is campaigning with proposals for a state-level '13th Bolsa Família' payment, expanded childcare, and debt renegotiation programs. Meanwhile, the 'Frente Popular' coalition has filed legal action against Amisadai de Andrade, alleging she led a coordinated digital attack network against Campos.
In Paraíba, candidates are focusing on regional needs: Lucas Ribeiro highlighted R$ 1.2 billion in state investments in Sousa, while Efraim Filho emphasized water infrastructure and reducing bureaucracy for the construction sector. In Maranhão, vice-governor Felipe Camarão responded to internal party friction regarding support for Eduardo Braide.
Nationally, President Lula addressed the prohibition of online betting platforms, stating the move would not harm football, despite opposition from clubs. In Ceará, candidates Capitão Wagner and Roberto Cláudio have challenged a TSE injunction that suspended their campaign activities, raising suspicions of judicial bias.
Entities
Daniel Santos · Dr. Daniel Santos · Hana Ghassan · Helder Barbalho · Humberto Costa · João Campos · Marília Arraes · Mendonça Filho · Pará · Pernambuco · Raquel Lyra · Real Time Big Data
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [DISPUTED] In a simulated second round for the Pernambuco governorship, João Campos leads Raquel Lyra with 46% to 45%. horadopovo.com.br
- [DISPUTED] Hana Ghassan reaches 52% of valid votes in the Pará gubernatorial poll. paraonline.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] An Ipespe poll shows João Campos with 46% and Raquel Lyra with 45% in the Pernambuco gubernatorial race. revistaforum.com.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] Marília Arraes leads the Senate race in Pernambuco with 25% of the votes according to Real Time Big Data. www.cartacapital.com.br · horadopovo.com.br
- [● 3 SOURCES] Daniel Santos holds 37% of the voting intentions in the Pará gubernatorial poll. paraonline.com.br · www.cnnbrasil.com.br · tnonline.uol.com.br
- [DISPUTED] Hana Ghassan leads the Pará gubernatorial race with 44% of intended votes in a Real Time Big Data poll. paraonline.com.br · www.cnnbrasil.com.br · tnonline.uol.com.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] In an Ipespe poll, João Campos leads Raquel Lyra in the Pernambuco gubernatorial race. revistaforum.com.br · apalavraonline.com.br
- [● 3 SOURCES] Hana Ghassan leads the Pará gubernatorial race with 44% of valid votes in a Real Time Big Data poll. paraonline.com.br · www.cnnbrasil.com.br · tnonline.uol.com.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] Marília Arraes leads the Senate race in Pernambuco with 25% of the votes in a Real Time Big Data poll. www.cartacapital.com.br · horadopovo.com.br
- [● 3 SOURCES] Daniel Santos holds 37% of voting intentions in the Pará poll. paraonline.com.br · www.cnnbrasil.com.br · tnonline.uol.com.br
- [DISPUTED] In a Real Time Big Data poll, João Campos has 45% and Raquel Lyra has 43% for the Pernambuco governorship. horadopovo.com.br