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Eduardo Braide elected governor of Maranhão

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2026-10-07 17:17 UTC → 2026-10-16 18:49 UTC · added removed

Eduardo Braide (PSD) was elected governor of Maranhão in the first round of the 2026 elections, securing approximately 54% of the valid votes. He defeated Orleans Brandão (MDB), who received roughly 34.68%, and Felipe Camarão (PT), who finished third with approximately 9.59%. The election saw a turnout of approximately 80.26% across the state’s 217 municipalities. In the same cycle, André Fufuca (PP) and Lahesio Bonfim (Novo) were elected to the Senate. Following his victory, Braide announced plans for administrative reforms, including reducing the number of state secretariats and lowering the ICMS tax to stimulate tax. To facilitate this handover, the economy. He also expressed state government has officially established a commitment to maintaining institutional relationships with Republican Transition Commission. Coordinated by Anna Caroline Marques Pinheiro Salgado, the federal government regardless commission is tasked with reviewing state administrative bodies and requesting information from various entities. A Central Transition Nucleus, composed of 12 members, will manage the presidential outcome. administrative organization. Under state regulations, the current administration led by Carlos Brandão has until October 30 to deliver essential documentation, including bank balances, debt statements, and budget data, to the incoming team. The election results have also triggered subsequent political and legal and personal shifts. Eduardo Braide’s victory has created legal hurdles for his brother, Fernando Braide, who may face ineligibility for state office until 2034 due to rules regarding relatives and consecutive terms, unless he pursues municipal office in a different jurisdiction. terms. Meanwhile, the defeated candidate Orleans Brandão announced his return to the private sector to manage his businesses, though he stated his intention to remain connected to politics and expressed support for the democratic process and the incoming administration.

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  1. 2026-10-16 18:49 UTC Eduardo Braide elected governor of Maranhão
  2. 2026-10-07 17:17 UTC Eduardo Braide elected governor of Maranhão
  3. 2026-10-05 19:40 UTC Eduardo Braide elected governor of Maranhão
  4. 2026-10-01 00:35 UTC Maranhão race: Brandão leads polls and expands alliances
  5. 2026-09-18 00:12 UTC Maranhão race: Brandão expands municipal alliances
  6. 2026-09-16 00:54 UTC Maranhão race: Brandão campaign expands amid legal disputes
  7. 2026-09-10 14:39 UTC Maranhão race: Brandão campaign expands amid legal disputes
  8. 2026-09-07 01:23 UTC Maranhão race: Brandão campaign expands amid legal disputes
  9. 2026-08-31 20:19 UTC Maranhão race: Brandão launches campaign and regionalizes
  10. 2026-08-28 23:02 UTC Maranhão race: Brandão launches campaign and regionalizes
  11. 2026-08-15 23:09 UTC Maranhão race: Brandão expands platform and religious ties
  12. 2026-08-13 03:23 UTC Maranhão race: Brandão expands platform and religious ties
  13. 2026-08-08 01:47 UTC Maranhão race: Brandão leads poll, expands campaign
  14. 2026-07-30 11:59 UTC Maranhão race: Brandão leads poll, seeks evangelical support

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