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Distrito Federal electoral political disputes

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Political tensions in the Distrito Federal have transitioned into active polling for the 2026 election cycle. Governor Celina Leão, running for reelection, continues to lead various polls. An AtlasIntel survey places her at 30.7%, closely followed by Leandro Grass at 29%, a margin within the error range. Leão’s campaign emphasizes her management record, specifically the de-mobilization of 380 homeless population points out of approximately 450 identified, and the planned construction of seven new Emergency Care Units (UPAs), with five expected to be built this year. She also remains focused on defending the Federal District’s Constitutional Fund through legal action at the Supreme Federal Court to prevent a projected loss of R$ 1.8 billion by ~~2027, which the administration warns could impact public security, health, and education.~~ 2027. A significant legal development has altered the electoral landscape: the Regional Electoral Court (TRE-DF) unanimously rejected the candidacy of former governor José Roberto Arruda. The court ruled that his previous convictions for administrative improbity prevent him from ~~running, stating that periods of ineligibility cannot be unified. Under~~ running under the ‘Ficha Limpa’ law, ~~the court determined Arruda remains~~ rendering him ineligible until 2030. Despite ~~the ruling,~~ this, Arruda has continued ~~campaign activities~~ active campaigning in regions ~~such as~~ like Paranoá, Itapoã, and Ceilândia, ~~proposing infrastructure projects like a BRT system and new hospitals. While acknowledging the ruling impacts voter intention, Arruda stated~~ stating he has no “plan B” and ~~remains confident the decision will be overturned. He~~ intends to appeal to the Superior Electoral Court ~~(TSE), maintaining that the election should be decided by voters rather than judicial rulings. With Arruda’s disqualification, other candidates such as Paula Belmonte are actively participating in~~ (TSE). During recent electoral debates, Arruda has expanded his platform to include significant transportation reforms. His proposals include the ~~cycle through public debates~~ creation of a ‘faixa azul’ (blue lane) for motorcycles to reduce accidents, establishing support points for app-based drivers, and ~~interviews as~~ implementing new bidding processes for bus services. His infrastructure plan also features a new highway, a ring road for truck traffic, and the ~~race remains highly competitive.~~ expansion of rail transport through public-private partnerships to build four new metro lines.

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