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Cleitinho Azevedo elected governor of Minas Gerais

Overview

Cleitinho Azevedo (Republicanos) has been elected governor of Minas Gerais in the first round of the 2026 elections, securing 55.40% of the valid votes. Azevedo is scheduled to assume office on January 1, 2027, and will resign his Senate seat to facilitate the transition, with Alex Diniz expected to serve as his substitute.

During the campaign, Azevedo faced scrutiny regarding the undisclosed use of private aircraft. While he claimed in social media videos to travel primarily by car, flight records from the National Civil Aviation Agency (Anac) suggested otherwise. Specifically, a Cirrus SR SST owned by businessman Eliésio Carlos Rodrigues reportedly made dozens of flights between Minas Gerais and Brasília. Additionally, a Cessna 210L owned by Roberto Altino Machado was reportedly used by Federal Deputy Euclydes Pettersen, with reports indicating the senator was among the occupants. These allegations led to legal challenges filed with the Regional Electoral Court (TRE-MG) regarding the potential abuse of economic power.

As governor-elect, Azevedo has met with key legal institutions to establish cooperation. During meetings with the Brazilian Bar Association (OAB-MG), President Gustavo Chalfun presented demands regarding court-appointed lawyers and Civil Police digital models. Azevedo and his transition team, led by Vice Governor-elect Luís Eduardo Falcão, also visited the Court of Justice of Minas Gerais (TJMG) to discuss judicial projects.

Regarding national politics, Azevedo accompanied Flávio Bolsonaro during the final presidential debate between Bolsonaro and Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. While he has reaffirmed his support for Flávio Bolsonaro, he has maintained a cautious stance on social media following comments from President Lula regarding public works in Minas Gerais.

Entities

Minas Gerais · Cleitinho Azevedo · Republicanos · Patrus Ananias · Flávio Roscoe

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  • "Cleitinho Azevedo (Republicanos) was elected governor of Minas Gerais in the first round of the 2026 elections."

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    "Senator Cleitinho Azevedo announced his withdrawal from the Minas Gerais governor race on 3 August 2026."

    One claim states Cleitinho Azevedo announced his withdrawal from the race, while the other states he was elected governor.

  • "Republicanos reversed its veto and authorized Cleitinho Azevedo to run for governor of Minas Gerais."

    vs

    "Party president Marcos Pereira rejected Cleitinho's request, stating the party will not reopen the candidacy."

    One claim asserts the party president rejected the candidacy and will not reopen it, while the other asserts the party reversed its veto and authorized the candidacy.

  • "Cleitinho Azevedo withdrew from the Minas Gerais governorship race after losing party support."

    vs

    "Cleitinho Azevedo (Republicanos) was elected governor of Minas Gerais in the first round of the 2026 elections."

    One claim states Cleitinho Azevedo withdrew from the race, while the other states he was elected governor.

Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Cleitinho Azevedo reaffirms support for Flávio Bolsonaro

    Minas Gerais governor-elect Cleitinho Azevedo reaffirmed support for Flávio Bolsonaro in the presidential runoff while maintaining dialogue with PT leaders to ensure a collaborative administration.

  2. [POLITICS] 10 sources
    Cleitinho Azevedo announces audits for Minas Gerais government

    Minas Gerais governor-elect Cleitinho Azevedo announced plans for state-wide audits and criticized current Governor Mateus Simões over fiscal management and the administrative transition.

  3. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Cleitinho Azevedo elected governor of Minas Gerais

    Cleitinho Azevedo (Republicanos) won the Minas Gerais gubernatorial election with 55.40% of the vote. The former singer and composer will assume office on January 1, 2027.

  4. [POLITICS] 44 sources
    Cleitinho Azevedo elected governor of Minas Gerais in first round

    Cleitinho Azevedo (Republicanos) was elected governor of Minas Gerais in the first round of the 2026 elections, securing approximately 55% of the valid votes.

  5. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Cleitinho Azevedo faces scrutiny over undisclosed use of private aircraft

    Senator Cleitinho Azevedo faces allegations of omitting the use of private aircraft for dozens of campaign flights in Minas Gerais, prompting investigations into potential abuse of economic power.

  6. [POLITICS] 47 sources
    Cleitinho Azevedo leads Minas Gerais gubernatorial polls

    Cleitinho Azevedo leads the Minas Gerais gubernatorial race with 40% of intended votes, maintaining advantages in potential second-round scenarios against Patrus Ananias and Alexandre Kalil.

  7. [POLITICS] 42 sources
    Brazil elections: Celina Leão leads GDF race as regional campaigns intensify

    Brazil's 2026 elections see Celina Leão leading in the Federal District, while Cleitinho Azevedo gains support in Minas Gerais amid shifting party alliances and various regional polling updates.

  8. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Lula and Áurea Carolina urge voters against strategic voting for Aécio Neves

    Senate candidate Áurea Carolina and President Lula urged voters in Minas Gerais to avoid strategic voting for Aécio Neves, promoting a Marília Campos and Carolina ticket instead.

  9. [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Cleitinho Azevedo faces scrutiny over use of private aircraft

    Senator Cleitinho Azevedo, a leading Minas Gerais gubernatorial candidate, faces questions over his use of private aircraft owned by businessmen during his campaign.

  10. [POLITICS] 20 sources
    Brazil elections: Cleitinho leads in Minas Gerais as Senate races heat up

    Datafolha polls show Cleitinho Azevedo leading the Minas Gerais gubernatorial race, while Marina Silva and Simone Tebet tie for the lead in the São Paulo Senate contest.

  11. [POLITICS] 5 sources
    Aécio Neves enters Minas Gerais Senate race with new alternates

    Aécio Neves returns to the Minas Gerais Senate race, with Gustavo Galassi and Marcelo Heringer serving as his first and second alternates after withdrawing their own candidacies.

  12. [POLITICS] 33 sources
    Aécio Neves announces Senate candidacy for Minas Gerais

    PSDB president Aécio Neves has reversed his decision to skip the 2026 elections, announcing a Senate candidacy for Minas Gerais on Alexandre Kalil's slate to address the state's debt crisis.

  13. [POLITICS] 19 sources
    Cleitinho Azevedo leads Minas Gerais gubernatorial polls

    Quaest polls show Cleitinho Azevedo leading the Minas Gerais gubernatorial race, while Professora Dorinha holds a lead in Tocantins amid a competitive contest with Vicentinho Júnior.

  14. [POLITICS] 44 sources
    Brazil election polls: Cleitinho leads in Minas Gerais

    Datafolha polls show Cleitinho Azevedo leading the Minas Gerais gubernatorial race, while Raquel Lyra leads in Pernambuco and Marina Silva and Simone Tebet lead the São Paulo Senate race.

  15. [POLITICS] 14 sources
    Minas Gerais political alliances shift ahead of state elections

    Political alliances shift in Minas Gerais as PT Mayor Jackeliny Pereira do Nascimento supports Senator Cleitinho, while Flávio Bolsonaro backs Flávio Roscoe and Patrus Ananias clarifies his economic stance.

  16. [POLITICS] 6 sources
    Flávio Roscoe and Ellen Miziara named PL candidates for Minas Gerais

    The Liberal Party has named Flávio Roscoe and Ellen Miziara as its candidates for the Minas Gerais governorship, following political shifts involving Senator Cleitinho Azevedo.

  17. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Minas Gerais gubernatorial debate scheduled for September 1

    A debate for the Minas Gerais governorship is set for September 1, featuring candidates including Mateus Simões, Cleitinho Azevedo, and Alexandre Kalil, ahead of the October elections.

  18. [POLITICS] 19 sources
    Cleitinho Azevedo returns to Minas Gerais gubernatorial race

    Senator Cleitinho Azevedo returns to the Minas Gerais gubernatorial race after a period of party instability, while political alliances shift and Zema proposes privatizing Petrobras.

  19. [POLITICS] 42 sources
    Cleitinho Azevedo officializes Minas Gerais governorship candidacy

    Senator Cleitinho Azevedo has officially announced his candidacy for the Minas Gerais governorship with Republicanos, following a period of party veto and personal loss. He will be joined by Luís Eduardo Falcão

  20. [POLITICS] 32 sources
    Minas Gerais governor race reshapes as Cleitinho quits and Roscoe is nominated

    Cleitinho quits the Minas governor race, Union Progressista backs Simões with Danilo de Castro, Aro returns to the coalition, and PL nominates Flávio Roscoe, highlighting a fragmented right‑wing scramble.

  21. [POLITICS] 25 sources
    Mateus Simões secures re‑election bid as Minas Gerais governor race reshapes after Cleitinho's withdrawal

    Mateus Simões is the PSD’s official governor candidate in Minas Gerais, backed by Romeu Zema, while Cleitinho Azevedo withdrew, leaving the race open for Kalil and Patrus Ananias.

  22. [POLITICS] 22 sources
    Senator Cleitinho Azevedo’s Minas Gerais governorship bid faces party deadlock

    Republicanos debates Senator Cleitinho Azevedo’s 2026 Minas governorship bid; he leads polls at 35 % but party doubts his candidacy after his brother’s death and missed convention, with a decision set for early

  23. [POLITICS] 43 sources
    Senator Cleitinho Azevedo declares run for Minas Gerais governor

    Senator Cleitinho Azevedo announced his candidacy for Minas Gerais governor with Luis Eduardo Falcão as running mate, citing personal loss, strong poll leads and a Gusttavo Lima endorsement; the Republicanos a­

  24. [POLITICS] 7 sources
    Senator Cleitinho Azevedo delays Minas governor decision as Goiás hopeful Wilder Morais secures strategist

    Senator Cleitinho Azevedo delays his Minas governor bid to August, citing party conventions and accusing miners of bribery, while Goiás hopeful Wilder Morais nears a deal with campaign strategist Marcelo Vitor‑

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