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Celina Leão elected as first female Governor of DF

Overview

In the October 2026 runoff election, Celina Leão (PP) was elected as the first woman to be directly elected to lead the Distrito Federal. With over 90% of the votes counted, Leão secured approximately 57% of the valid votes, defeating Leandro Grass (PT), who received roughly 43%. Following the results, Grass contacted Leão and her vice-governor, Gustavo Rocha (Republicanos), to congratulate them and emphasize the importance of democracy.

Leão, who has served as governor since March 2026 following the resignation of Ibaneis Rocha, will begin her full term in January 2027. Her administration faces several immediate priorities, including the financial recovery of the Banco de Brasília (BRB) and addressing long waiting lists in the public health system. To address healthcare, Leão has launched the ‘Expresso da Saúde’ initiative, which utilizes private sector partnerships, telemedicine, and artificial intelligence. Her administration also plans to construct five new hospitals, seven urgent care units, and 12 basic health units.

Infrastructure goals for the new term include investing in a second metro line and a light rail system (VLT), expanding bike lanes by 200 km, and purchasing 15 new trains. In education, the focus will be on improving student performance and replacing temporary contracts with over 2,600 permanent teachers. Meanwhile, Leandro Grass stated his intention to monitor the BRB crisis and reorganize the progressive opposition.

Following the election, newly elected District Deputy Keka Bagno (PSOL) commented on the historical significance of Leão’s victory, noting the importance of a woman governing the capital for the first time. Bagno stated her mandate in the Legislative Chamber of the DF (CLDF) will prioritize the defense of women’s rights and pledged opposition to any initiatives representing a regression in rights.

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Celina Leão · Distrito Federal · Leandro Grass · José Roberto Arruda · Quaest

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  1. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Keka Bagno discusses historic female leadership in Distrito Federal

    Newly elected District Deputy Keka Bagno highlighted the historic nature of Celina Leão's re-election and pledged to prioritize women's rights in the DF Legislative Chamber.

  2. [POLITICS] 6 sources
    Celina Leão reelected as Governor of Distrito Federal

    Celina Leão has been reelected Governor of Distrito Federal. Her mandate focuses on healthcare improvements, BRB financial recovery, urban mobility projects, and educational reforms.

  3. [POLITICS] 96 sources
    Celina Leão elected as first woman to govern Distrito Federal

    Celina Leão (PP) won the Distrito Federal gubernatorial election, becoming the first woman directly elected to lead the region. She defeated Leandro Grass (PT) with approximately 57% of the valid votes.

  4. [POLITICS] 19 sources
    Celina Leão leads polls in Distrito Federal runoff election

    Incumbent Celina Leão leads Leandro Grass in polls for the Distrito Federal runoff election, while proposing new education and transport policies.

  5. [POLITICS] 15 sources
    Celina Leão leads polls in Distrito Federal runoff election

    Celina Leão leads Leandro Grass in the Distrito Federal runoff election polls, with recent data showing her holding a significant advantage ahead of the October 25 vote.

  6. [POLITICS] 14 sources
    Celina Leão leads Distrito Federal polls with 53% ahead of second round

    Quaest polling shows Celina Leão leading Leandro Grass in the Distrito Federal second round with 53% to 33%. The campaign also faces controversies regarding fraudulent pamphlets and court orders on social media

  7. [POLITICS] 14 sources
    Celina Leão leads Federal District runoff poll with 55% support

    Datafolha poll shows Celina Leão leading the Federal District gubernatorial second round with 55% of votes against Leandro Grass's 37%. The runoff is set for October 25.

  8. [POLITICS] 9 sources
    Celina Leão and Leandro Grass to face second round in DF election

    Celina Leão and Leandro Grass advance to the second round of the Distrito Federal gubernatorial election after a narrow first-round result impacted by voter error.

  9. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Celina Leão leads Distrito Federal election race amid BRB bank crisis

    Celina Leão leads the Distrito Federal gubernatorial race amid a financial crisis at the state-controlled BRB bank and ongoing debates over urban mobility and transport infrastructure.

  10. [POLITICS] 12 sources
    Distrito Federal elections: Celina Leão and Michelle Bolsonaro lead polls

    Polling shows Celina Leão leading the Distrito Federal gubernatorial race, while Michelle Bolsonaro leads the Senate contest. Meanwhile, Bia Kicis faces a court order to remove a video regarding Leila do Vôlei.

  11. [POLITICS] 24 sources
    Federal District elections: PSD endorses Celina Leão after Arruda disqualification

    Following the TSE's disqualification of José Roberto Arruda, the PSD has endorsed Celina Leão for reelection in the Federal District. Polling shows Leão leading the gubernatorial race.

  12. [POLITICS] 7 sources
    Celina Leão leads Distrito Federal gubernatorial race

    Governor Celina Leão leads the Distrito Federal reelection race with 37% to 42% of intended votes, following the disqualification of José Roberto Arruda by the TSE.

  13. [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Celina Leão leads Federal District polls, Arruda has highest rejection

    An Igape poll shows Celina Leão leading the Federal District gubernatorial race with 41.5%, while José Roberto Arruda holds the highest rejection rate at 19.5%.

  14. [POLITICS] 8 sources
    Celina Leão leads Federal District gubernatorial race in latest polls

    Governor Celina Leão leads the Federal District gubernatorial race with 34% in recent polling, amid campaign promises for metro expansion and the appointment of over 2,600 permanent teachers.

  15. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Brazil's Progressistas Party Stays Neutral as Celina Leão Secures Re‑election Bid

    Brazil's Progressistas Party opts for neutrality in the presidential race, while the União Progressista federation backs Governor Celina Leão for re‑election in the Distrito Federal.

  16. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Brazilian parties endorse Senate candidates Gustavo Mendanha and Celina Leão amid nomination impasses

    Mobiliza backs Gustavo Mendanha for a Goiás Senate seat; MDB, Podemos and PSD‑Avante in the Federal District leave Senate nominations unsettled, supporting Celina Leão while keeping other slots open.

  17. [POLITICS] 5 sources
    Brazil's Distrito Federal Governor Celina Leão Gives Senate Slot to MDB

    Gov. Celina Leão (PP) of Brazil's Distrito Federal allocates a Senate slot to the MDB, naming Rafael Prudente as its frontrunner, ending intra‑alliance tensions ahead of the 2026 elections.

  18. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Brazil's Distrito Federal gubernatorial race gains momentum

    In Brazil's Distrito Federal, ex‑deputy Cristiano Araújo is building his 2026 campaign around Taguatinga, while polls show PP's Celina Leão leading the gubernatorial race ahead of ex‑governor José Roberto Arrda

  19. [POLITICS] 19 sources
    Governor Celina Leão launches DF re‑election bid amid health contract controversy

    Governor Celina Leão launched her DF re‑election bid on July 18, naming Gustavo Rocha as running mate, urging Michelle Bolsonaro to run for Senate, and facing criticism for classist remarks and terminating a pa

  20. [POLITICS] 5 sources
    Governor Celina Leão pushes health reforms in Brazil's Federal District

    Governor Celina Leão redirected funds to health, launched private‑provider contracts and cut surgery wait times in Brazil's Federal District, but critics cite rising deaths and systemic failures.

  21. [POLITICS] 6 sources
    Governors Roberto Cidade and Celina Leão boost school construction across Brazil

    Brazilian governors Roberto Cidade and Celina Leão inspected school renovations and announced new education projects, including 27 indigenous schools in Amazonas and an early‑childhood centre in the Federal DC.

  22. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Governor Celina Leão unveils renovated Augustinho Lima Stadium in Sobradinho

    Governor Celina Leão opened the R$ 6.5 million renovated Augustinho Lima Stadium in Sobradinho, adding a synthetic field, modern track and night lighting, benefiting local sports and youth.

  23. [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Gov. Celina Leão announces new protected areas, health hires and infrastructure projects in Brazil's Distrito Federal

    Gov. Celina Leão of Brazil's Distrito Federal created two protected areas, hired 709 health staff, expanded Cathedral partnership with a cultural gallery, launched DF+Digital, opened a road duplication, and rat

  24. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Fercal to Get First Public Creche after Gov. Celina Leão Signs Partnership

    Brazil’s Distrito Federal governor signed a deal with cement firms to build Fercal’s first public nursery, funded privately and tied to new road works and community‑center upgrades.

  25. [POLITICS] 14 sources
    Governor Celina Leão opens DF-205 paving and replaces water penalties in Fercal

    Governor Celina Leão opened a new paved stretch of DF‑205 in Fercal and, alongside Caesb, replaced water‑connection fines for 2,000+ families with warnings and flexible payment options.

  26. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Brazil's Federal District appoints new Women's Rights Council members

    Governor Celina Leão appointed 26 new members to Brazil's Federal District Women's Rights Council, emphasizing gender‑based violence prevention and inclusive representation.

  27. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Governor Celina Leão unveils R$38 million plan for Plano Piloto

    Governor Celina Leão launched the 8th edition of GDF na Sua Porta, approving R$38 million for road, sidewalk, drainage, park and lighting upgrades in Brasília's Plano Piloto.

  28. [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Governor Celina Leão unveils sports field upgrades and new creative tech hub in Brazil's capital

    Governor Celina Leão opened renovated synthetic fields in Taguatinga and Samambaia and announced a partnership with Fecomércio to build a Creative Tech Hub in Brasília's South Commercial Sector.

  29. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Brazil's DF Governor Celina Leão faces hospitalisation and controversial mental‑health bill

    DF Governor Celina Leão faces criticism over a proposed involuntary hospitalization bill and was twice hospitalized in June, first for pneumothorax and then for sinusitis.

  30. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Governor Celina Leão moves DF homeless shelter amid controversy over involuntary admission bill

    Gov. Celina Leão relocates DF's Centro Pop shelter and proposes a bill allowing involuntary admission of homeless people, sparking criticism for violating mental‑health reforms and human‑rights standards.

  31. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Brasília Governor Celina Leão Unveils Park Upgrades and Pirarucu Fishing Limits

    Gov. Celina Leão approved park upgrades in Águas Claras and restricted pirarucu fishing in Lake Paranoá to professional fishers, adding monitoring and security measures.

  32. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Gov. Celina Leão rolls out housing aid and inaugurates Distrito Federal Ginger Day

    Governor Celina Leão in Brazil's Distrito Federal introduced a construction‑material aid for fire‑displaced families and signed a law creating a yearly Ginger Day to honor the region’s growing ginger industry.

  33. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Governor Celina Leão champions sanitation leadership and school family festival in Brasília

    Gov. Celina Leão highlighted DF’s sanitation success and attended a school family festival promoting education, peace and women’s entrepreneurship.

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