Lucas Ribeiro’s re‑election campaign and vice‑candidate impasse in Paraíba

Lucas Ribeiro Paraíba election vice‑candidate impasse Pra Cima convention João Azevêdo

On 5 August 2026 the federation União Progressista held the “Pra Cima, Paraíba” convention in João Pessoa, officially nominating incumbent governor Lucas Ribeiro as the Progressistas candidate for re‑election. The same event also confirmed João Azevêdo (PSB) and Nabor Wanderley (Republicanos) as Senate candidates. No vice‑governor was named; internal negotiations stalled, leading to an impasse. Assembly president Adriano Galdino (Republicanos) refused to attend the convention and announced he was “out” of any vice‑candidate talks. The PDT offered former environment secretary Rafaela Camaraense as a possible running mate, while other allied parties pressed for a female candidate. The lack of a defined vice‑candidate created tension among the governing coalition. Other parties announced their own candidacies for the 2026 Paraíba race: the MDB presented Cícero Lucena for governor, and the PCO put forward Camilo Duarte. Lucas Ribeiro used the convention to stress his experience and commitment to the state’s development, while the coalition’s internal discord highlighted the challenges of assembling a unified ticket for the upcoming election.

Entities

Adriano Galdino · Camila Mariz · Camilo Duarte · Federação Renovação Solidária · João Azevêdo · Lucas Ribeiro · Nabor Wanderley · PRD · Paraíba · Partido Renovador Democrático (PRD) · Pra Cima, Paraíba convention · Rafaela Camaraense

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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 3 SOURCES] Lucas Ribeiro (Progressistas) was officially nominated for re‑election as governor of Paraíba. apalavraonline.com.br
[DISPUTED] The Pra Cima, Paraíba convention was held on 5 August 2026 in João Pessoa. apalavraonline.com.br · www.tanaarea.com.br · cbnparaiba.com.br
[○ 1 SOURCE] First‑lady Camila Mariz publicly praised Governor Lucas Ribeiro’s dedication.
[● 2 SOURCES] João Azevêdo (PSB) was officially nominated for the Senate from Paraíba. apalavraonline.com.br
[○ 1 SOURCE] Rafaela Camaraense’s name was submitted as a possible vice‑governor candidate for Lucas Ribeiro’s ticket. www.tanaarea.com.br
[● 4 SOURCES] Adriano Galdino (Republicanos) did not attend the convention and said he is out of vice‑governor negotiations. cbnparaiba.com.br · www.vitrinedocariri.com.br
[● 2 SOURCES] Union Brazil announced support for João Azevêdo’s pre‑candidacy for the Senate. cbnparaiba.com.br
[○ 1 SOURCE] Camilo Duarte (PCO) was officially nominated as candidate for governor of Paraíba. thmais.com.br
[○ 1 SOURCE] Rafaela Camaraense was presented as a possible vice‑governor candidate for Lucas Ribeiro’s ticket. www.tanaarea.com.br
[● 3 SOURCES] João Azevêdo (PSB) and Nabor Wanderley (Republicanos) were officially nominated as Senate candidates from Paraíba. apalavraonline.com.br · cbnparaiba.com.br
[○ 1 SOURCE] Union Brazil announced its support for João Azevêdo’s pre‑candidacy for the Senate.
[● 3 SOURCES] Lucas Ribeiro (Progressistas) was officially nominated as the candidate for re‑election as governor of Paraíba. apalavraonline.com.br · cbnparaiba.com.br