# Alagoas gubernatorial election

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/alagoas-gubernatorial-election
> Updated: 2026-09-06T17:42:00.000Z. Sources: 14. Developments: 2.

The Alagoas gubernatorial election is characterized by strategic political maneuvering and the distribution of electoral media resources. The Tribunal Regional Eleitoral de Alagoas (TRE/AL) has allocated free radio and television advertising time, granting the Alagoas Gigante coalition, led by JHC, a larger share of airtime compared to Renan Filho’s coalition.

Political shifts in Arapiraca have influenced candidate tickets, including the selection of Célia Rocha as JHC’s vice-gubernatorial candidate and Yale Fernandes for Renan Filho. The latter appointment has prompted scrutiny from the Electoral Public Ministry regarding de-incompatibility rules. 

Campaigning has moved into public mobilization, with Renan Filho drawing an estimated crowd of over 7,000 people during a campaign walk in the Benedito Bentes II neighborhood of Maceió. Supporters cited his previous term as governor and his alignment with President Lula as key factors for their endorsement.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-06: Renan Filho draws large crowd during Maceió campaign walk

Renan Filho, candidate for Governor of Alagoas, drew an estimated crowd of over 7,000 people during a campaign walk in the Benedito Bentes neighborhood of Maceió.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/renan-filho-draws-large-crowd-during-macei-campaign-walk

### 2026-08-20: Alagoas gubernatorial race: JHC and Renan Filho receive electoral TV time

The TRE/AL has defined electoral advertising times for Alagoas, giving JHC a slight advantage over Renan Filho. Political alliances in Arapiraca are also intensifying the gubernatorial race.

13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/alagoas-gubernatorial-race-jhc-secures-more-airtime-and-expands-political-base

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