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Cleitinho Azevedo elected governor of Minas Gerais

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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 ~~maintained a strong lead in polling. Datafolha reported him at 37% in September, followed by Patrus Ananias (13%–15%) and Alexandre Kalil (9%–11%). While leading, he~~ faced scrutiny regarding the undisclosed use of a private ~~aircraft belonging~~ 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 ~~businessman, which contrasted~~ 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 ~~his political identity~~ 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 ~~advocating for austerity.~~ economic power. As governor-elect, Azevedo has met with key legal institutions to establish cooperation. During meetings with the Brazilian Bar Association ~~(OAB-MG) to discuss legal profession priorities, such as~~ (OAB-MG), President Gustavo Chalfun presented demands regarding court-appointed ~~legal services~~ lawyers and Civil Police digital models. ~~He has also reaffirmed~~ Azevedo and his ~~support for Flávio Bolsonaro in the presidential second round, citing shared right-wing values. His federal demands include~~ transition team, led by Vice Governor-elect Luís Eduardo Falcão, also visited the ~~abolition~~ Court of ~~the 6x1 work schedule and the restructuring~~ Justice of Minas ~~Gerais’s R$ 200 billion debt~~ Gerais (TJMG) to discuss judicial projects. Regarding national politics, Azevedo accompanied Flávio Bolsonaro during the ~~Union to redirect funds toward state infrastructure, security,~~ final presidential debate between Bolsonaro and ~~health. Despite~~ Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. While he has reaffirmed his ~~alignment with the right, Azevedo~~ support for Flávio Bolsonaro, he has ~~expressed an intention to govern through dialogue with all political forces, including the Workers' Party (PT).~~ maintained a cautious stance on social media following comments from President Lula regarding public works in Minas Gerais.

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