Rafael Greca becomes vice‑governor candidate with Sandro Alex in Paraná

Rafael Greca Sandro Alex Paraná election vice‑governor PSD‑MDB alliance

Former Curitiba mayor Rafael Greca withdrew his own bid for the Paraná governorship and accepted the role of vice‑governor on the ticket headed by federal deputy Sandro Alex. The partnership, announced on 31 July 2026 in Curitiba, unites the PSD, MDB, Republicanos, União Brasil‑Progressistas and the PSDB‑Cidadania federation, and is backed by Governor Ratinho Junior.

The alliance will be formalised at the MDB state convention scheduled for 2 August in Curitiba, where Greca’s candidacy as vice‑governor will be confirmed. The coalition also discussed its Senate slate, confirming Alexandre Curi (Republicanos) as a candidate and negotiating the placement of other names such as Álvaro Dias and Cristina Graeml. The joint ticket aims to continue the current state government's policies and present a unified front in the 2026 Paraná elections.

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Alexandre Curi · MDB · PSD · Paraná · Rafael Greca · Ratinho Junior · Republicanos · Sandro Alex · Álvaro Dias

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[● 13 SOURCES] Rafael Greca withdrew his candidacy for governor of Paraná and will run as vice‑governor on Sandro Alex's ticket. estadodoparana.com · impactopr.com.br · p1news.com.br · www.jornale.com.br · tribunadepetropolis.com.br · +6 more
[● 9 SOURCES] The ticket includes the parties PSD, MDB, Republicanos, União Brasil‑Progressistas and the PSDB‑Cidadania federation. estadodoparana.com · impactopr.com.br · p1news.com.br · www.jornale.com.br · tribunadepetropolis.com.br · +3 more
[○ 1 SOURCE] Sandro Alex's support rose from 12.3 % in May to 14.4 % in June and 16.5 % in July, the largest increase among candidates. www.maringamais.com.br
[● 7 SOURCES] Sandro Alex and Rafael Greca announced a joint ticket for the 2026 Paraná gubernatorial election on 31 July. impactopr.com.br · p1news.com.br · www.jornale.com.br · tribunadepetropolis.com.br · tnonline.uol.com.br
[○ 1 SOURCE] A poll conducted 26‑28 July showed Sandro Alex at 18.67 % of voting intention, tied with Requião Filho and behind Sergio Moro (36.5 %). jornaldafronteira.com.br
[● 4 SOURCES] The MDB state convention scheduled for 2 August in Curitiba will confirm Greca as the vice‑governor candidate. impactopr.com.br · p1news.com.br · www.dgabc.com.br
[● 9 SOURCES] The alliance was officially announced on 31 July 2026 in Curitiba. impactopr.com.br · p1news.com.br · www.jornale.com.br · tribunadepetropolis.com.br · tnonline.uol.com.br · +2 more
[● 5 SOURCES] Governor Ratinho Junior publicly supports the Sandro Alex‑Rafael Greca alliance. www.tribunapr.com.br · www.maringamais.com.br · aredacao.com.br · www.oreporterpr.com.br · www.jornale.com.br
[DISPUTED] A poll conducted 26‑28 July showed Sandro Alex at 18.67 % of voting intention, tied with Requião Filho and behind Sergio Moro’s 36.5 %. jornaldafronteira.com.br · www.maringamais.com.br
[DISPUTED] Alexandre Curi is the coalition’s confirmed candidate for the Senate seat. www.tribunapr.com.br · aredacao.com.br · www.maringamais.com.br
[● 3 SOURCES] Sandro Alex is the PSD candidate for governor of Paraná, supported by Ratinho Junior. jornaldafronteira.com.br · www.jornale.com.br · www.oreporterpr.com.br
[● 2 SOURCES] Alexandre Curi (Republicanos) is the coalition’s confirmed candidate for the Senate seat. www.tribunapr.com.br · www.jornale.com.br