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Minas Gerais 2026 election candidacies

Overview

In late July 2026, federal deputy Patrus Ananias announced he would run as the Workers’ Party’s pre‑candidate for the Minas Gerais governorship, prompting the PT to begin alliance talks with the Brazilian Socialist Party, PSOL‑Rede and the MDB. The move resolved a key uncertainty for President Lula’s broader campaign and shifted strategic focus to other contested states.

A week later, the Brazilian Democratic Movement (MDB) officially nominated José Eustáquio de Faria Júnior as its candidate for the 2026 federal deputy race in Minas Gerais. The former Patos de Minas city councilor aims to expand his previous voter base by focusing on agribusiness, health, education, and municipal development. The MDB announcement also included a tribute to Patrus Ananias, highlighting his history with social programs such as Fome Zero and Bolsa Família.

On August 12, the political landscape shifted further when the national executive of the Rede-PSOL Federation overturned a local decision to withdraw support for Alexandre Kalil (PSD). Instead, the Federation endorsed Patrus Ananias for governor, citing opposition to Kalil’s running mate, Carlos Mosconi (PSDB), as being inconsistent with party values. Under this new endorsement, the Federation will support the ticket led by Patrus Ananias and Jarbas Soares (PSB), while also prioritizing the campaigns of Marília Campos (PT) for the Senate and Áurea Carolina (PSOL) for the Chamber of Deputies. Despite this national shift, the National Executive has granted the Rede party the freedom to diverge locally, potentially allowing them to maintain support for Kalil within the state.

Concurrently, Senator Cleitinho Azevedo (Republicanos) officially launched his candidacy for the Minas Gerais governorship. His platform focuses on cutting privileges, reducing taxes, and addressing infrastructure issues such as road conditions and tolls.

Entities

Patrus Ananias · Iza Lourença · Rede-PSOL · Carlos Mosconi · Cleitinho Azevedo

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Timeline

  1. 2 days ago

    [POLITICS] 16 sources
    Rede-PSOL federation shifts Minas Gerais support to Patrus Ananias

    The Rede-PSOL National Executive has overturned the Minas Gerais branch's support for Alexandre Kalil, officially endorsing Patrus Ananias for governor instead.

  2. 12 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    MDB officially nominates José Eustáquio for Brazil's 2026 Federal Deputy race

    MDB names José Eustáquio as its 2026 federal deputy candidate in Minas Gerais, while a tribute recalls Patrus Ananias' long political career and social initiatives.

  3. 25 days ago

    [POLITICS] 12 sources
    Patrus Ananias Named PT Pre‑candidate for Minas Gerais Governorship

    Patrus Ananias, former mayor and minister, is the PT’s pre‑candidate for Minas Gerais governor, sparking alliance talks with PSB, PSOL and others as Lula’s campaign solidifies.

Sources

ac24horas.com · api.metro1.com.br · blogdomadeira.com.br · br.paipee.com · brasildefators.com.br · brasilemfolhas.com · casac.ca · clubenoticia.com.br · congressoemfoco.uol.com.br · em.com.br · hotsite.cnnbrasil.com.br · infomoney.com.br · lovescout24.de · metropoles.com · ndmais.com.br · sbtnews.sbt.com.br · sertao24horas.com.br · tribunadepetropolis.com.br

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