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Paraná governor race: Sergio Moro leads, PT names Senate slate
Sergio Moro (PL) is ahead in every poll for the 2026 Paraná governorship, recording around 39 %–40 % support across multiple scenarios, while Requião Filho (PDT) trails with 18 %–24 % and other contenders such as Rafael Greca (MDB) and Sandro Alex (PSD) remain far behind. The incumbent governor Ratinho Junior (PSD) retains strong popularity, with an 81 % approval rating and 63 % of respondents saying he should choose his successor; his endorsed candidate Sandro Alex is polling below 10 %. The Partido dos Trabalhadores (PT) in Paraná confirmed its Senate ticket—Gleisi Hoffmann and Doctor Rosinha (Florisvaldo Fier)—and officially backed Requião Filho for the governorship. The PDT also nominated Airton Artus for a state‑deputy seat covering the Taquari and Rio Pardo valleys. In a separate Senate poll, former governor Alvaro Dias (MDB) and Alexandre Curi (Republicanos) are shown as the leading candidates. All polls were commissioned by Genial/Quaest or Real Time, involved roughly 1,100 respondents, have a 3‑point margin of error and a 95 % confidence level.
Entities
Doctor Rosinha · Dr. Rosinha · Eduardo Paes · Federation Brazil da Esperança · Federation Brazil of Hope · Florisvaldo Fier (Dr. Rosinha) · Gleisi Hoffmann · Maurício Requião Filho · Maurício Thadeu de Mello e Silva (Requião Filho) · Partido dos Trabalhadores (PT) · Ratinho Junior · Requião Filho
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 4 SOURCES] The Federation Brazil da Esperança, composed of PT, PV and PCdoB, ratified the PT Senate candidates and the endorsement of Requião Filho. diariodosudoeste.com.br · www.tribunapr.com.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] Gleisi Hoffmann stated her priorities will include defending municipalities, combating violence against women, and strengthening health and education. diariodosudoeste.com.br
- [● 6 SOURCES] The PT endorsed Requião Filho (PDT) for the governorship of Paraná. diariodosudoeste.com.br · www.tribunapr.com.br · veja.abril.com.br
- [● 6 SOURCES] The PT officially nominated Gleisi Hoffmann for a Senate seat from Paraná. diariodosudoeste.com.br · www.tribunapr.com.br · www.opresente.com.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] Dr. Rosinha is a former pediatrician and ex‑deputy who has served as a city councilor, state deputy, and federal deputy. diariodosudoeste.com.br
- [● 6 SOURCES] The PT officially nominated Dr. Rosinha (Florisvaldo Fier) for the second Senate seat from Paraná. diariodosudoeste.com.br · www.tribunapr.com.br · www.opresente.com.br
- [● 6 SOURCES] The convention taking place on 25 July 2026 was held in Curitiba, Paraná. diariodosudoeste.com.br · www.tribunapr.com.br · www.opresente.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Requião Filho announced a coalition aiming to include up to nine parties for the 2026 Paraná election.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] PT presented 22 pre‑candidates for the Chamber of Deputies and 45 for the Paraná state legislature.
- [● 5 SOURCES] The Federation Brazil of Hope (PT, PV, PCdoB) ratified the Senate nominations of Gleisi Hoffmann and Dr. Rosinha. diariodosudoeste.com.br · www.tribunapr.com.br · www.opresente.com.br
- [● 5 SOURCES] The PT declared support for Requião Filho (PDT) candidacy for the governorship of Paraná. diariodosudoeste.com.br · www.tribunapr.com.br · www.opresente.com.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] Sandro Alex receives 7‑9% support in Paraná polls and is unknown to 68% of respondents. oantagonista.com.br · www.diariodocentrodomundo.com.br