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In mid-August By late August 2026, political campaigns across several Brazilian states transitioned into large-scale public mobilizations. In the Distrito Federal, incumbent Governor Celina Leão used a CNN interview to emphasize emphasized her administrative autonomy and distance herself from previous political crises involving the BRB bank, autonomy, stating, “I have no commitment to anyone's error.” In response, error,” while candidate Ricardo Cappelli challenged her to a debate focused on regarding the industrial sector. Campaign activities intensified in Maranhão and Amazonas. In Maranhão, Orleans Brandão and Edivaldo Holando Júnior held large-scale rallies in São Mateus and São Luís to launch their gubernatorial bid. Luís. In Amazonas, David Almeida, Maria do Carmo, and Roberto Cidade continued their campaigns through street-level engagement and engaged in community walks in Manaus, with Almeida pledging to visit numerous municipalities to present proposals on discuss infrastructure and security. In Acre, Senator Alan Rick, Tião Bocalom, and Júnior Feitosa initiated their respective campaigns through simultaneous agendas, motorcades, motorcades and public meetings. Meanwhile, in In Rondônia, Cirone Deiró and Noeli launched their campaign campaigns for vice-governor and state deputy through via vehicle sticker events. By late August, In Goiás, polling and legislative positioning continued to emerge in Goiás. internal coalition tensions have intensified. Recent Quaest research indicates and Real Time Big Data polls indicate Gracinha Caiado (União Brasil) leads the Senate race with between 21% and 27% of intended votes, followed by Gustavo Gayer (PL) at 12%, 12% to 17%. The race is marked by friction, as Gustavo Mendanha (PRD) has criticized Caiado’s inexperience, while Vanderlan Cardoso (PSD) and Zacharias Calil (MDB) are tied at 9% for the second seat. Caiado has accused Mendanha of misogynistic conduct. For the governorship, Daniel Vilela (MDB) leads with 37%, followed by Marconi Perillo (PSDB) at 20% and Wilder Morais (PL) at 12%. In the state's presidential race, Ronaldo Caiado (PSD) leads with 32%, ahead of Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) at 27% and President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (PT) at 20%. Additionally, Pábio Mossoró continues his campaign for the Legislative Assembly of Goiás, focusing on infrastructure for municipalities surrounding the Federal District. Other names being tested include Pablo Marçal and Romeu Zema.