Paraíba elections: Lucas Ribeiro confirmed for gubernatorial re-election

Paraíba elections Lucas Ribeiro Aguinaldo Ribeiro political convention 2026 elections

Political conventions in Paraíba have solidified several key candidacies for the upcoming 2026 election cycle. Lucas Ribeiro (PP) was officially confirmed as the candidate for re-election as Governor of Paraíba during a major gathering at the Centro de Convenções de João Pessoa.

The convention also formalized the Senate candidacies of João Azevêdo (PSB) and Nabor Wanderley (Republicanos). Additionally, Rosália Lucas (PP) officially announced her candidacy for state deputy.

In a separate mobilization, Tovar Correia Lima (MDB) had his re-election candidacy for state deputy homologated, signaling his intent to pursue a fourth term in the Legislative Assembly.

Entities

Adriano Galdino · Aguinaldo Ribeiro · Flávio Bolsonaro · João Azevêdo · Karla Pimentel · Leo Bezerra · Lucas Ribeiro · Melca Farias · Nabor Wanderley · Paraíba · Rosália Lucas · Tovar Correia Lima

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[○ 1 SOURCE] Tovar Correia Lima (MDB) had his re‑election candidacy for state deputy homologated at a party convention. www.simoneduarte.com.br
[● 2 SOURCES] The conventions were held at the Centro de Convenções de João Pessoa. apalavraonline.com.br · www.valedopianconoticias.com.br
[○ 1 SOURCE] Nilson Lacerda attended the convention and expressed support for Lucas Ribeiro's development project. www.valedopianconoticias.com.br
[● 3 SOURCES] Lucas Ribeiro (PP) was confirmed as the candidate for re-election as Governor of Paraíba. apalavraonline.com.br · www.valedopianconoticias.com.br
[○ 1 SOURCE] Melca Farias defended the productive sector and job generation after the PL convention in Paraíba. www.polemicaparaiba.com.br
[○ 1 SOURCE] Rosália Lucas (PP) officially announced her candidacy for state deputy in Paraíba. apalavraonline.com.br
[○ 1 SOURCE] Leo Bezerra, mayor of João Pessoa, announced his affiliation with the PSDB party.
[● 2 SOURCES] Senate candidates João Azevêdo (PSB) and Nabor Wanderley (Republicanos) were presented at the convention. apalavraonline.com.br · www.valedopianconoticias.com.br
[○ 1 SOURCE] Melca Farias (PL) defended the productive sector and job generation after the convention. www.polemicaparaiba.com.br
[DISPUTED] The convention was held at the Centro de Convenções de João Pessoa on 5 July. apalavraonline.com.br · www.valedopianconoticias.com.br
[○ 1 SOURCE] Camila Toscano (MDB) had her candidacy for state deputy homologated at the convention.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Nilson Lacerda described the event as the largest political convention in Paraíba’s history. www.valedopianconoticias.com.br