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Leão maintains lead in DF polls amid infrastructure pledges

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Leão's re-election bid Leão maintains lead in DF polls amid policy debate infrastructure pledges

Governor Celina Leão continues to consolidate her 2026 re-election bid lead the race for the Distrito Federal, Federal governorship, though recent polling suggests a tightening race. While an Igape Institute poll from late August shows her leading at 33.9% ahead of José Roberto Arruda (24.1%) and Leandro Grass (10.3%), new varying margins. While recent Datafolha data indicates indicated a technical tie between Leão (30%) and José Roberto Arruda (28%). This Datafolha report notes (28%), a trend where new Genial/Quaest poll shows Leão holding 34% of voting intentions in a stimulated first-round scenario. In this poll, Arruda is gaining ground follows with 20%, while Leão’s numbers decline. Recent Leandro Grass holds between 11% and 13%. Notably, the survey data from highlights high levels of voter uncertainty, with 14% undecided in the Igape Institute confirms stimulated scenario and 63% undecided in the spontaneous scenario. Leão’s position at campaign has increasingly focused on infrastructure and public services. She has proposed the top construction of Metro-DF Line 2, a project estimated at R$ 13 billion intended to serve regions including Gama, Santa Maria, and Recanto das Emas. Additionally, she noted plans to acquire 15 new trains to expand the race with 33.9%, existing fleet. In the education sector, the Governor announced the appointment of approximately 2,681 permanent teachers for early childhood education. This move aims to replace temporary contracts to ensure service continuity while maintaining a lead over Arruda’s 24.1%. current public expenditure levels. Her campaign has focused on building administration continues to manage a broad coalition. complex political landscape. While the União Progressista federation officially confirmed her candidacy in early August, party conventions have seen complex negotiations. The MDB has confirmed support for Leão but has kept its Senate slot open, noting that federal deputy Rafael Prudente could run if Michelle Bolsonaro enters the race. Meanwhile, the Podemos party has pledged support but will field its own candidacy, negotiations regarding Senate candidate, Christian Viana. Leão’s administration has balanced infrastructure and social initiatives slots remain ongoing, with significant controversy. She has overseen various projects, including housing aid for disaster victims, park upgrades, the MDB and road paving in Fercal. In Taguatinga, she is currently conducting mobility initiatives, including a proposed R$ 35 million investment Podemos maintaining specific conditions for urban revitalization. However, their support. Meanwhile, her government faces criticism continues to face scrutiny over a controversial bill (PL 2367/2026) legislation regarding the involuntary hospitalization for of homeless individuals, which critics describe as “more hygienism, manicomialisation individuals and fostering challenges within the industry of madness.” Public public health remains a central pillar of her tenure. While she has implemented reforms like the Tabela SUS-DF to reduce surgical wait times, the system faces scrutiny following reports of preventable deaths and staffing shortages. system.

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  1. 2026-08-28 05:21 UTC Leão maintains lead in DF polls amid infrastructure pledges
  2. 2026-08-26 07:30 UTC Leão's re-election bid maintains lead amid policy debate
  3. 2026-08-24 23:51 UTC Leão's re-election bid maintains lead amid policy debate
  4. 2026-08-24 12:42 UTC Leão's re-election bid maintains lead amid policy debate
  5. 2026-08-02 19:34 UTC Leão's re‑election push gains broader backing
  6. 2026-08-01 23:32 UTC Leão's re‑election push secures MDB Senate slot
  7. 2026-07-28 22:08 UTC Leão's re‑election push secures MDB Senate slot

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