# Paraíba political campaign developments

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/paraba-political-campaign-developments
> Updated: 2026-09-13T15:54:01.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Political activity in Paraíba involves shifts in candidate alignments and the promotion of conservative platforms. Ricardo Barbosa, a former state deputy from the Progressistas (PP) party, announced his withdrawal from the race for federal deputy to serve as campaign coordinator for Aguinaldo Ribeiro. Barbosa indicated his decision was intended to support the political project of Governor Lucas Ribeiro.

Concurrently, Fábio Lopes, a Liberal Party (PL) candidate for state deputy, is campaigning on a platform centered on Christian values, religious freedom, and family defense. Lopes, a former hospital director, has gained prominence for proposing a ‘biblical interval’ in schools and has received support from the Bolsonaro family in the region.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-13: Fábio Lopes campaigns for Paraíba state deputy on conservative platform

João Pessoa councilman Fábio Lopes is running for state deputy in Paraíba, campaigning on conservative platforms including Christian values, family defense, and religious expression in schools.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fbio-lopes-campaigns-for-paraba-state-deputy-on-conservative-platform

### 2026-08-23: Ricardo Barbosa withdraws from federal deputy race

Former state deputy Ricardo Barbosa has withdrawn his candidacy for federal deputy to coordinate Aguinaldo Ribeiro’s reelection campaign in Paraíba.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ricardo-barbosa-withdraws-from-federal-deputy-race

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