# Acre 2026 election campaign & Expoacre fair > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/acre-2026-gubernatorial-race > Updated: 2026-08-06T16:51:00.000Z. Sources: 110. Developments: 12. The 2026 Acre election campaign has intensified. June polling showed Senator Alan Rick (Republicanos) ahead of Governor Mailza Assis with about 41 % support. A federal judge on 22 June rejected a request to bar Rick from mass political events, allowing his pre‑campaign activities to continue. Late June, Mayor Zequinha Lima endorsed Rick, announcing a R$1.5 million health tranche and other local investments, while Rick accused Mailza of sidelining mayors. Early July the Expoacre Juruá fair featured Rick alongside former governor Gladson Cameli and PT‑aligned Jorge Viana; the event highlighted the Vale do Juruá furniture sector and awarded Rick the titles of Citizen of Brasiléia and Honor of Merit. On 23 July Rick formally launched his bid at a packed SESC‑gym, confirming businessman Fábio Ricardo Leite (“Rico”) as vice‑governor and presenting the technocratic “Aliança pelo Acre” ticket. The launch drew criticism for poor organisation and saw mayoral endorsements: Zequinha Lima pledged “body and soul” to Rick’s campaign, while Mayor Tamir de Sá reaffirmed support for Mailza. Mailza clarified on 2 July that Zequinha Lima’s temporary leave from the Progressistas party was legal. Jorge Viana reiterated his Senate pre‑candidacy at Expojuruá on 6 July, condemning the state’s lack of long‑term planning. Subsequent meetings included Rick’s discussion with the Acre Education Workers’ Union (28 July) on restoring a 10 % salary cut and Tião Bocalom’s economic agenda at Expoacre (2 August), backed by Rio Branco mayor Alysson Bestene for Cameli’s Senate run. The Expoacre fair opened on 1 August with concerts, a traditional Cavalgada parade, rodeo, free health services and tight police security, showcasing Acre’s agribusiness and cultural life. The third night (3 August) featured rodeo competitions and a headline concert by Natanzinho Lima, drawing thousands. The 51st Expoacre (5 August) emphasized agribusiness innovation. ## Claims - Republicanos officially nominated Anthony Garotinho as its candidate for the Rio de Janeiro governorship. (corroborated by 5 sources) - Expoacre 2026 was held at the Parque de Exposições Wildy Viana in Rio Branco, Brazil. (corroborated by 5 sources) - Tião Bocalom's candidacy for governor of Acre was officially launched at a convention on 31 May 2026 in the SESI gym in Rio Branco. (corroborated by 4 sources) - The Liberal Party (PL) officially nominated Douglas Ruas as its candidate for the Rio de Janeiro governorship. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Rebeca Ramagem was officially registered by the PL as a candidate for the Chamber of Deputies representing Rio de Janeiro. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Rebeca Ramagem was officially registered by PL as a candidate for federal deputy from Rio de Janeiro. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The Liberal Party (PL) officially nominated Douglas Ruas for the governorship of Rio de Janeiro. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Pre‑candidate Fabio Rueda visited merchants in Brasiléia on March 28, accompanied by Joelso Pontes. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Rueda emphasized the need to strengthen health services and promote economic development in the Alto Acre region. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Joelso Pontes said the partnership with Rueda aims to increase political representation for Alto Acre. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Tião Bocalom officially launched his candidacy for the Acre governorship at a convention on 31 May in the Ginásio do Sesi. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The Bocalom convention was held at the Ginásio do Sesi in Rio Branco on 31 May. (corroborated by 2 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-06: Expoacre 2026 draws 254,000 visitors in first six days in Viana, Brazil Expoacre 2026 in Viana, Brazil, attracted 254,000 visitors in six days, with 14 traffic accidents and 66 DUI violations reported. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/expoacre-2026-draws-254000-visitors-in-first-six-days-in-viana-brazil ### 2026-08-02: Expoacre 2026 pulls thousands to Rio Branco for rodeo and Natanzinho Lima concert Expoacre 2026’s third night in Rio Branco drew thousands for the rodeo opening and Natanzinho Lima’s concert, while ticket exchanges for upcoming religious shows kept the fair’s cultural program accessible. 15 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tio-bocalom-outlines-acre-gubernatorial-plan-as-mayor-backs-his-bid-and-senate-ally ### 2026-07-30: Expoacre 2026 opens in Rio Branco with security, shows and municipal services Expoacre 2026 opened in Rio Branco with 160 police officers nightly, R$2.5 M concerts by Leonardo and Ana Castela, and a municipal services pavilion, running nine nights of shows, rodeo and business activities. 13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/acre-governor-candidate-thor-dantas-calls-for-urgent-industrialization-amid-state-economic-crisis ### 2026-07-28: Acre political candidates push development and job plans ahead of elections Acre leaders—including Eduardo Ribeiro, Zé Adriano, Jorge Viana and Fabio Rueda—are campaigning on jobs, development and infrastructure plans as the state heads toward elections. 10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/acre-political-leaders-hold-meetings-and-campaign-visits-ahead-of-state-election ### 2026-07-23: Alan Rick launches Acre gubernatorial campaign with mayoral endorsements Alan Rick began his Acre governorship campaign amid a poorly run convention, gaining endorsements from mayors Tamir de Sá and Zequinha Lima, while businessman Fábio Ricardo Leite was named his vice‑governor. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mayor-zequinha-lima-of-cruzeiro-do-sul-backs-senator-alan-rick-for-acre-governorship ### 2026-07-06: Brazilian candidates Ivonete Lima, Jorge Viana and Jairo Cassiano launch election bids Irvá Abreu backs Ivonete Lima for Tocantins Senate; Jorge Viana runs for Acre Senate; Jairo Cassiano seeks Acre state deputy seat with church endorsement. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/acre-senate-race-heats-up-as-jorge-viana-and-eduardo-velloso-campaign-at-expoacre-juru ### 2026-07-02: Acre Governor Mailza Assis says Zequinha Lima’s party exit is legal, no sanction Acre Governor Mailza Assis said mayor Zequinha Lima’s departure from the Progressistas party after backing Alan Rick is legitimate and legal, and she will not impose any party sanction. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/acre-governor-mailza-assis-says-zequinha-limas-party-exit-is-legal-no-sanction ### 2026-07-02: Acre, Brazil’s Expoacre Juruá highlights political campaigns and furniture sector growth Acre’s Expoacre Juruá hosted ex‑governor Gladson Camelí, senatorial hopeful Alan Rick and a booming furniture showcase, underscoring regional political campaigning and new trade deals. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/acre-candidates-gladson-camel-and-alan-rick-focus-on-2026-election ### 2026-06-30: Alan Rick accuses Acre Governor Mailza of sidelining mayors Sen. Alan Rick says Acre Governor Mailza disrespects mayors, citing lost support from Zequinha Lima and others, exposing cracks in the state’s political coalition. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/senator-alan-rick-accuses-acre-governor-mailza-of-disrespecting-allied-mayors ### 2026-06-27: Alan Rick Secures Mayor’s Backing for 2026 Governorship Bid and Announces Health Funding in Acre Mayor Zequinha Lima backs Alan Rick’s 2026 Acre governor bid, while Rick announces R$1.5 million health funding and support for a leprosy care home in Rio Branco. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/alan-rick-secures-mayors-backing-for-2026-governorship-bid-and-announces-health-funding-in-acre ### 2026-06-22: Senator Alan Rick cleared to keep holding campaign events in Acre Judge blocks injunction against Senator Alan Rick, allowing him to continue campaign events in Acre; case proceeds amid allegations of early propaganda and a recent evangelical outreach meeting. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/alan-rick-cleared-to-continue-campaign-events-as-acre-court-rejects-limits ### 2026-06-03: Alan Rick tops Acre governor poll with 41% support ahead of 2026 election Senator Alan Rick leads Acre governor poll with 41% support, 17 points ahead of Mailza Assis; Senator Petecão says coalition needed for victory. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/alan-rick-tops-acre-governor-poll-with-41-support-ahead-of-2026-election --- Cite as: Acre 2026 election campaign & Expoacre fair. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/acre-2026-gubernatorial-race