2026 Pernambuco governor race – Lyra lead, Senate stalemate

Timeline

1. about 11 hours ago

   [POLITICS] 4 sources

   Raquel Lyra's media access hinges on Pernambuco coalition negotiations

   Pernambuco governor Raquel Lyra seeks União Progressista’s backing, a deal that could preserve 30% of free media time amid shifting political alliances.

2. 2 days ago

   [POLITICS] 5 sources

   Pernambuco Governor Raquel Lyra Gains Support from Izaías Régis and Débora Almeida in Garanhuns

   Governor Raquel Lyra of Pernambuco forms a re‑election alliance with Izaías Régis and Débora Almeida, touring new health and education projects in Garanhuns.

3. 6 days ago

   [POLITICS] 6 sources

   Pernambuco election candidates pledge higher Chapéu de Palha benefit and unveil party slates

   Pernambuco candidates João Campos, Luciano Bivar and Eduardo da Fonte outline policy pushes, party nominations and a pledge to align with Lula ahead of state elections.

4. 6 days ago

   [POLITICS] 15 sources

   Miguel Coelho Gains Senate Endorsement from Petrolina Mayor Simão Durando

   Mayor Simão Durando endorses Miguel Coelho for Senate, urging interior representation and aligning him with Governor Raquel Lyra’s ticket in Pernambuco.

5. 9 days ago

   [POLITICS] 8 sources

   Pernambuco Governor Raquel Lyra's Senate Slate Stalemate

   Pernambuco Governor Raquel Lyra battles internal party friction over the second Senate slot, weighing Miguel Coelho against Eduardo da Fonte as the federation heads to a convention.

6. 11 days ago

   [POLITICS] 12 sources

   Brazil Senate races: Humberto Costa and Jaques Wagner announce new substitute candidates

   Brazil’s PT coalition confirmed Humberto Costa’s Senate run with Luciano Bivar as substitute in Pernambuco, while Jaques Wagner named Edvaldo Brito as his first substitute in Bahia ahead of the 2026 elections.

7. 14 days ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Eduardo da Fonte launches regional investment forum in Moreno, Pernambuco

   Senate candidate Eduardo da Fonte held a regional forum in Moreno, announcing over R$174 million in investments for Recife’s metro area, including R$44 million for Moreno.

8. 15 days ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Pernambuco Governor Lyra's Senate Ticket Stalls Amid Rival Claims

   Pernambuco’s Senate candidacy remains undecided as Governor Raquel Lyra faces competing claims from Eduardo da Fonte and former mayor Miguel Coelho ahead of the August 2 convention.

9. 20 days ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Pernambuco Gov‑candidate João Campos pushes irrigation expansion in Vale do São Francisco

   Pernambuco Gov‑candidate João Campos toured Project Muquém, urging expansion of irrigation to boost agriculture, jobs and income in the Vale do São Francisco.

10. 20 days ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources

    João Campos announces regional hospital and AgroTech hub in Petrolina during Pernambuco governor campaign

    João Campos unveiled a 200‑bed regional hospital and an AgroTech innovation hub in Petrolina, with Front Popular leaders backing his Pernambuco governor bid.

11. 21 days ago

    [POLITICS] 6 sources

    Raquel Lyra leads polls ahead of 2026 Pernambuco governor race

    Raquel Lyra leads polls (46.8%) over João Campos (42.5%) as Pernambuco's 2026 governor race intensifies; Lyra defers Senate ticket choice to national federation amid alliance talks.

12. 22 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Republicanos of Pernambuco pledges support for Lula's reelection

    Republicanos' Pernambuco branch, led by Silvio Costa Filho and vice‑governor candidate Carlos Costa, confirms support for President Lula and João Campos despite national talks of allying with the PL.

13. 22 days ago

    [POLITICS] 21 sources

    Ibaneis Rocha withdraws Senate bid, reshapes DF political landscape

    Ibaneis Rocha quits his Senate run, citing personal reasons, amid the Master‑BRB scandal and a split with governor Celina Leão, prompting the MDB to reorganise its DF Senate ticket.

14. 22 days ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Brazil Senate race draws criticism from São Paulo governor and Rio Grande do Norte hopeful

    São Paulo governor Tarcísio de Freitas and Rio Grande do Norte Senate hopeful Samanda Alves criticize Senate candidates, accusing them of neglect and turning the chamber into a “balcão de emendas” amid Brazil's

15. 22 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Brazil's Novo Party backs Governor Raquel Lyra's re‑election; deputy Mendonça Filho named rapporteur on juvenile crime‑d

    Novo Party backs Governor Raquel Lyra’s 2026 reelection in Pernambuco, while deputy Mendonça Filho is named rapporteur for a bill to lower Brazil’s criminal‑age threshold.

16. 23 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Brazil's Republicanos Party Targets 11 Seats in 2026 Election Amid Vice‑Governor Debate

    Republicanos aims for 11 seats (5 federal, 6 state) in Brazil's 2026 elections, cites a new integrity pact and AI concerns, while deputy Luciano Cartaxo's video fuels debate over the governor's vice‑governor选.

17. 24 days ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Pernambuco politicians jockey for alliances ahead of 2026 elections

    Pernambuco political leaders, including Fábio Aragão, Leo Bezerra and Nabor Wanderley, are negotiating alliances ahead of the 2026 elections as party conventions approach.

18. 25 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Brazilian Senate hopefuls Bruno Scheid and Eduardo da Fonte launch campaign messages

    Senate hopefuls Bruno Scheid (Rondônia) reaffirms Bolsonaro alignment, while Eduardo da Fonte (Pernambuco) delivers an evangelical commitment letter, emphasizing family, life and religious freedom ahead of 2026

19. 26 days ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    João Campos slams Pernambuco state government and wins court decision on MBL satire post

    João Campos criticised Pernambuco's health policies and, after a court rejected a PSB request, an MBL satire post calling him drunk remains online.

20. 27 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Rio Mayor Eduardo Paus backs Pedro Paulo as second left Senate candidate

    Rio Mayor Eduardo Paus and Senate candidate Pedro Paulo urged unity behind PT’s Benedita da Silva and Pedro Paulo as the “second left vote,” supporting Lula’s fourth term at a pre‑campaign rally for Celso Panse

21. 27 days ago

    [POLITICS] 6 sources

    Governor Raquel Lyra's Pernambuco Senate slate solidifies as one pre‑candidate skips final pre‑election event

    Pernambuco Governor Raquel Lyra’s Senate slate tightens; three candidates attend a pre‑election event while Eduardo da Fonte stays absent, amid intra‑bloc jockeying and broader party realignments.

22. 27 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Pernambuco deputy Túlio Gadelha swings alliances to back Governor Raquel Lyra's re‑election

    Deputy Túlio Gadelha of Pernambuco repeatedly changes allies, aiming to rally right‑wing support for Governor Raquel Lyra’s re‑election.

23. 29 days ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Councilwoman Célia Galindo backs Eduardo da Fonte's Senate pre‑candidacy in Pernambuco

    Brazilian councilwoman Célia Galindo supports Eduardo da Fonte’s Senate pre‑candidacy, praising his health‑policy initiatives for women’s cancer screening and hospital upgrades in Pernambuco.

24. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Pernambuco leaders intensify interior campaign ahead of elections

    Senate hopeful Marília Arraes and deputy Fernando Monteiro campaigned across Pernambuco’s interior, touting tax relief for low‑income workers and promising investments for local development.

25. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 9 sources

    Douglas Ruas launches campaign walk in Belford Roxo, vows state‑wide reforms

    Douglas Ruas, Rio de Janeiro governor hopeful, walked the Belford Roxo market on June 28, 2026, hearing local concerns and pledging a state‑wide reforms agenda.

26. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Brazilian pre‑candidates Maria do Carmo Seffair and Luanna Rezende hold local campaign visits

    Brazilian pre‑candidates Maria do Carmo Seffair (Amazonas) and Luanna Rezende (Maranhão) visited local towns, pledging water projects and unveiling new public facilities and federal‑state investments.

27. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Former DF Governor José Roberto Arruda proposes Rafael Prudente as 2026 running mate

    Former DF governor José Roberto Arruda met ex‑secretaries at the Gama peace walk and later signaled he might pick deputy Rafael Prudente as his vice‑candidate for a 2026 majoritarian ticket.

28. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Fábio Rueda launches pre‑candidacy for federal deputy in Acre

    Cardiovascular surgeon Fábio Rueda launched his pre‑candidacy for federal deputy in Acre on 20 Oct, with Governor Mailza Assis, Senator Márcio Bittar and Union Brasil leaders arriving by motorcycle at Rio Branc

29. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Brazilian pre‑candidates Isabel Ferreira and Rachel Sheherazade seek federal deputy seats

    Journalist Isabel Ferreira and ex‑SBT anchor Rachel Sheherazade announced pre‑candidacies for Brazil’s federal deputy chamber, each stressing representation and social change.

30. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Pernambuco politics: Expedito Ferreira's state deputy bid and Canal do Sertão hearing

    In Pernambuco, former mayor Antônio Petronilo backs judge Expedito Ferreira for state deputy, while a public hearing in Petrolina will discuss the Canal do Sertão water project and its regional development aims

31. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources

    Pernambuco governor Raquel Lyra and João Campos rally support in the Sertão ahead of elections

    Governor Raquel Lyra and candidate João Campos intensify Sertão campaign, deliver 200 homes, and face intra‑party battles over Senate and governor slates ahead of Pernambuco elections.

32. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 20 sources

    Ricardo Cappelli launches pre‑candidacy for Distrito Federal governorship

    Ricardo Cappelli launched his GDF pre‑candidacy, pledging health reforms and a broad coalition beyond the left, with PSB backing and a potential Leandro Grass vice‑candidate.

33. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Roberta Arraes Gains Endorsement from Former Ouricuri Mayor Ricardo Ramos

    Former Ouricuri mayor Ricardo Ramos abandons his own bid to endorse Roberta Arraes for Pernambuco state deputy, joining local councilors in a regional alliance for the 2026 race.

34. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Marília Arraes launches Pernambuco tour after Lula backs Frente Popular

    Lula’s endorsement of the Frente Popular sees Marília Arraes meeting party leaders in Brasília and touring Pernambuco, while PL hopefuls energize campaigns in Rio Grande do Norte and Piauí’s governor Rafael Fon

35. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Brazil's President Lula backs João Campos for Pernambuco governor

    President Lula endorsed João Campos for Pernambuco governor, calling it a historic PT‑PSB alliance amid a tight race with incumbent Raquel Lyra.

36. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Brazilian lawmakers outline candidacies for 2026 elections

    Brazilian politicians Marcio Ribeiro and Velomar Rios announced their 2026 election plans, with Ribeiro running for federal deputy and Rios endorsing Senate and state assembly candidates.

37. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Maria do Carmo's campaign hits internal PL rift ahead of Amazonas governor race

    Maria do Carmo's Amazonas governor bid faces a PL split, with deputy Alberto Neto distancing himself, while she tours Manaquiri, Presidente Figueiredo and Iranduba to push development and condemn a stalled UNAS

38. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Pernambuco pre‑candidate João Campos tours Bom Conselho, pledges health and accessibility agenda

    Pre‑candidate João Campos toured Bom Conselho, promising health services and disability‑friendly transport while invoking Pernambuco’s political legacy.

39. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Brazil gubernatorial polls: João Campos leads in Pernambuco, Jorginho Mello dominates in Santa Catarina

    Polls show João Campos leading the Pernambuco gubernatorial race and Jorginho Mello far ahead in Santa Catarina, while Lula maintains a strong national lead.

40. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Pernambuco: João Campos ahead for governor, Marília Arraes leads Senate race

    In Pernambuco, João Campos leads the governor poll over Raquel Lyra, while Marília Arraes tops the Senate race, according to Real Time Big Data surveys.

41. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Brazilian women pre‑candidates gain community backing in Amazonas and Paraíba

    Brazilian pre‑candidates Maria do Carmo (Amazonas) and Ana Cláudia Vital (Paraíba) gathered community support, emphasizing women's roles and local development priorities.

42. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Brazilian Senate and Deputy Pre‑candidates Win Local Endorsements Ahead of 2026 Election

    Brazilian Senate hopeful Nabor Wanderley and deputy candidate Eliane Soares each secured key local endorsements as they prepare for the 2026 elections.

43. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Senator Eliziane Gama Secures Mayoral Backing and New Investments in Balsas, Maranhão

    Senator Eliziane Gama visited Balsas, Maranhão, announcing new investments and gaining the support of mayor Alan da Marisol and three other municipal leaders.

44. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Brazilian Senate hopefuls Marília Arraes and Eliziane Gama win local endorsements

    Senate candidates Marília Arraes and Eliziane Gama secure backing from local officials in Pernambuco and Maranhão, respectively, as they campaign for re‑election.

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