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Bahia 2026 Elections: Candidates and Polling Trends

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The Bahia 2026 gubernatorial race remains highly competitive, characterized by divergent polling and intensifying policy debates. While an Opnus poll placed Jerônimo Rodrigues (PT) at 43% against ACM Neto (União Brasil) at 40%, a DataTrends survey suggests a technical tie with Neto at 43% and Rodrigues at 41%. Candidates have begun clashing over public health platforms. Rodrigues is emphasizing regionalization and digital health through his ‘Saúde na Palma das Mãos’ program. Conversely, Neto proposes restructuring management through private sector partnerships. Rodrigues has criticized Neto as the ‘anti-Lula in Bahia,’ accusing him of attempting to benefit from President Lula’s popularity while remaining oppositional. To bolster his re-election bid, Rodrigues has secured endorsements from various municipal leaders. In Guanambi, Mayor Nal Azevedo highlighted the benefits of state-municipal cooperation in infrastructure and health, while in Itaberaba, Mayor João Filho cited R$ 68.16 million in state investments as a driver for a projected historic victory. ACM Neto has intensified his critique of the incumbent, arguing in Buerarema that Rodrigues represents a political group that has held power in Bahia for 20 years, while questioning the government's performance in public health and security. Recently, the Regional Electoral Court of Bahia (TRE-BA) cleared Neto in a legal action regarding an incident involving semi-nude women during a campaign parade, ruling there was no evidence he had prior knowledge of the act. However, the court maintained sanctions against the ‘Unidos para Mudar a Bahia’ coalition and state deputy Emerson Penalva, reaffirming a prohibition against using semi-nude women as campaign props. ~~Meanwhile, supporters~~ In the municipality of Barra, Neto has challenged the ~~‘44’ campaign have held spontaneous mobilizations in cities such as Jequié, Morro do Chapéu, Irecê,~~ Governor’s record, visiting a site intended for a polyclinic and ~~Casa Nova.~~ accusing Rodrigues of making ‘false promises’ because the location lacks workers and equipment despite being announced two years ago.

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