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Tarcísio de Freitas Leads São Paulo Governor Race with Broad Party Alliance and Soninha Francine Senate Nomination
The PSDB‑Cidadania federation held a hybrid convention on 28 July, formally endorsing Governor Tarcísio de Freitas (Republicanos) for re‑election and confirming the Senate candidacy of former city councilor Soninha Francine. The alliance brings together the PL, PSD, MDB, Podemos, Avante, and other parties, giving the coalition control of more than 60 % of São Paulo’s municipalities.
Polling data shows Tarcísio leading the governor contest. Paraná Pesquisas recorded a 63.8 % approval rating for his administration and a 48.5 % first‑round voting intention, while the former minister Fernando Haddad trails with 35.1 % (Paraná Pesquisas) and 26 % in the Genial/Quaest first‑round poll. The Genial/Quaest survey also gave Tarcísio 41 % and Haddad 26 % for the first round and 48 % versus 32 % for a hypothetical second round. A separate Genial/Quaest poll showed Tarcísio with 51.8 % and Haddad 38.3 % in a simulated runoff.
In the Senate race, Soninha Francine received 4.8 % of voter intention, positioned as a centrist alternative to Marina Silva (31 %) and Simone Tebet (30.7 %). Flávio Bolsonaro confirmed his attendance at the Republican convention that will formalise Tarcísio’s re‑election bid, underscoring the close alliance between the two politicians. Despite recent tensions with PSD leader Gilberto Kassab, the PSD reaffirmed its support for Tarcísio, maintaining the coalition’s stability ahead of the October elections.
Entities
Fernando Haddad · Gilberto Kassab · Luis Tibé · Marina Silva · PSDB‑Cidadania · Renata Abreu · Republicanos · Soninha Francine · São Paulo · Tarcísio de Freitas
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Tarcísio de Freitas benefits from a municipal network covering over 60% of São Paulo municipalities, linked to the PSD, PL and Republicans. thmais.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Republicanos party views Tarcísio de Freitas as a potential 2030 presidential candidate and opts not to ally with the PL for the 2026 election. www.diariodocentrodomundo.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The PSDB‑Cidadania federation approved 166 candidates for state and federal legislative seats, including Soninha Francine for the Senate. jornaldiadia.com.br
- [● 4 SOURCES] PSDB‑Cidadania officially supports Tarcísio de Freitas' re‑election and has nominated Soninha Francine for the São Paulo Senate seat. br.paipee.com · www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · jornaldiadia.com.br · oantagonista.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The PSD continues to back Tarcísio de Freitas despite a recent dispute with party leader Gilberto Kassab. rpnews.com.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] Tarcísio de Freitas leads the São Paulo governor race with 41% first‑round intention and 48% in a simulated second round (Genial/Quaest poll). www.diariodocentrodomundo.com.br · fatoamazonico.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Tarcísio de Freitas' administration has a 63.8% approval rating (Paraná Pesquisas). www.cnnbrasil.com.br
- [● 3 SOURCES] In the São Paulo Senate race, Marina Silva leads with 31% and Simone Tebet follows with 30.7%; Soninha Francine polls at 4.8%. oantagonista.com.br · srzd.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Paraná Pesquisas poll gave Tarcísio de Freitas 48.5% first‑round voting intention and Fernando Haddad 35.1% in the São Paulo governor race. primeirojornal.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Genial/Quaest poll showed Tarcísio de Freitas with 41% first‑round support and Fernando Haddad with 26% in the São Paulo governor race. fatoamazonico.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Genial/Quaest simulated runoff poll gave Tarcísio de Freitas 48% and Fernando Haddad 32% of voter intention. www.diariodocentrodomundo.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Paraná Pesquisas recorded a 63.8% approval rating and a 32.1% disapproval rating for Tarcísio de Freitas’s administration. www.cnnbrasil.com.br