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Federal District elections: PSD endorses Celina Leão after Arruda disqualification
The political landscape in the Federal District is shifting following the Superior Electoral Court (TSE) decision to bar former governor José Roberto Arruda (PSD) from running for office. Arruda was ruled ineligible until 2030 due to administrative misconduct convictions linked to Operation Caixa de Pandora.
In response to Arruda's disqualification, the PSD regional executive announced its support for incumbent Governor Celina Leão (PP) for reelection. While the party officially endorses Leão, leadership stated that candidates and Arruda himself remain free to support other candidates. Arruda has rejected this alliance, criticizing the current administration as the worst in Brasília's history.
Recent polling data shows varying leads. A Quaest poll indicates Celina Leão leading the first round with 39% of the vote, followed by Leandro Grass (PT) at 23%. Another Real Time Big Data poll places Leão higher at 47%.
In the Senate race, Michelle Bolsonaro (PL) leads the polling with approximately 26-27% of the intended votes. The competition for the second Senate seat remains highly contested, with Leila do Vôlei (PDT), Bia Kicis (PL), and Erika Kokay (PT) in a technical tie. Additionally, F1 champion Nelson Piquet has joined the fray by donating R$ 100,000 to Sebastião Coelho's (Novo) Senate campaign.
Entities
Celina Leão · Distrito Federal · José Roberto Arruda · Michelle Bolsonaro · PSD · Paulo Octávio · Superior Electoral Court · TSE · Tribunal Superior Eleitoral
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 8 SOURCES] The PSD has decided to support Celina Leão's reelection bid for the Government of the Federal District. br.paipee.com · www.tribunafmbrasilia.com.br · informatudodf.com.br · tnonline.uol.com.br
- [● 8 SOURCES] Arruda was ruled ineligible due to administrative misconduct convictions related to Operation Caixa de Pandora. br.paipee.com · tnonline.uol.com.br · www.brasil247.com · informatudodf.com.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] Arruda criticized the current administration, citing issues in public health and education. tnonline.uol.com.br
- [● 6 SOURCES] José Roberto Arruda rejected the PSD's alliance and refused to endorse the Celina Leão and Gustavo Rocha ticket. tnonline.uol.com.br
- [● 3 SOURCES] PSD candidates and José Roberto Arruda are free to support other candidates in the election. br.paipee.com · www.tribunafmbrasilia.com.br · informatudodf.com.br
- [● 3 SOURCES] Arruda accused the current administration of causing a crisis at the Banco de Brasília (BRB). tnonline.uol.com.br
- [● 4 SOURCES] A poll by Real Time Big Data shows Celina Leão leading the first round with 47% of the intended votes. dev.tnonline.com.br
- [● 5 SOURCES] Arruda criticized the current administration, calling it the worst in the history of Brasília. tnonline.uol.com.br
- [DISPUTED] Celina Leão leads with 39% and Leandro Grass has 23% in the DF, according to Quaest polling. www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · valor.globo.com · sbtnews.sbt.com.br · www.brasil247.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Michelle Bolsonaro leads the Senate race in the Federal District according to Quaest polling. www.dgabc.com.br · www.nsctotal.com.br · www.brasildefato.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Nelson Piquet donated R$ 100,000 to the campaign of Sebastião Coelho for the Senate. www.bombeirosdf.com.br