# Mato Grosso do Sul 2026 gubernatorial elections

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/mato-grosso-do-sul-2026-gubernatorial-elections
> Updated: 2026-08-25T04:04:07.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 3.

Following the conclusion of party conventions, eight candidates were identified for the 2026 governorship in Mato Grosso do Sul. The initial group included incumbent Eduardo Riedel (PP), Delcídio do Amaral (PRD), Daniel Lemes (PCO), Fábio Trad (PT), Jeferson Bezerra (Agir), João Henrique Catan (Novo), Lucien Rezende (PSOL), and Renato Gomes (DC).

By mid-August, the Regional Electoral Court of Mato Grosso do Sul (TRE-MS) released the official list of candidate registrations for the October 4, 2026, elections. This publication included filings from various parties and federations and initiated a five-day period for interested parties to file challenges to any candidacy or report potential ineligibility via the Electronic Judicial Process (PJe). The registry encompasses candidates for state deputy, federal deputy, senator, and vice-governor.

Specific details emerged regarding the candidates, such as Renato Gomes (DC), an economist running with vice-candidate Thiago Martins (DC) on a platform of transparency and digital administrative tools. Additionally, Gilmar Garcia, a former city councilor and member of the Green Party (PV), withdrew his candidacy for the Legislative Assembly of Mato Grosso do Sul. Records indicate his resignation was made “de forma livre, expressa e inequívoca” (freely, expressly, and unequivocally).

## Timeline

### 2026-08-25: Gilmar Garcia withdraws candidacy for Mato Grosso do Sul state deputy

Former Três Lagoas councilor Gilmar Garcia has withdrawn his 2026 candidacy for the Mato Grosso do Sul Legislative Assembly.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gilmar-garcia-withdraws-candidacy-for-mato-grosso-do-sul-state-deputy

### 2026-08-13: Mato Grosso do Sul electoral court releases 2026 candidate registrations

TRE-MS has released the candidate registration list for the 2026 elections in Mato Grosso do Sul, including governor candidate Renato Gomes.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mato-grosso-do-sul-electoral-court-releases-2026-candidate-registrations

### 2026-08-08: Mato Grosso do Sul confirms eight candidates for 2026 governorship

Eight candidates have been confirmed for the 2026 Mato Grosso do Sul gubernatorial race following party conventions, including incumbent Eduardo Riedel and former senator Delcídio do Amaral.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mato-grosso-do-sul-confirms-eight-candidates-for-2026-governorship

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