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Pre-election polling indicated that Dr. Furlan (PSD-AP) held a significant lead in the Amapá gubernatorial race with 55.7% of intended votes, ahead of incumbent Governor Clécio (União-AP), who held 37.4%. Following the elections on October 4, the polling predictions were realized as 2026, Antonio Furlan (PSD) was elected governor. governor of Amapá in the first round, securing 62.01% of the valid votes. He defeated the incumbent, Clécio Luís (União Brasil), who received 37.72%. Furlan, a cardiovascular surgeon and former mayor of Macapá, is scheduled to assume office in January 2027, though his election faces potential legal scrutiny as the Electoral Court has yet to finalize his candidacy registration status. The results signaled represent a major political shift in the state, resulting in significant defeats for the 12-party coalition aligned with Senate President Davi Alcolumbre. While Alcolumbre was not on the ballot, his allies suffered losses, including incumbent Governor Clécio Luís and Legislative Assembly President Alliny Serrão. Conversely, the Furlan-led group secured victories for Lucas Barreto in the Senate and Rayssa Furlan, Alcolumbre’s allies, including incumbent Governor Clécio Luís and Legislative Assembly President Alliny Serrão, lost their respective contests. Furlan.