# Quintana Roo political candidate developments > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/quintana-roo-political-candidate-developments > Updated: 2026-08-12T19:27:04.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2. Political maneuvering is underway in Quintana Roo as major parties prepare for upcoming elections. Within the PAN party, Gustavo Miranda García has reached an agreement with national leader Jorge Romero Herrera to potentially run for mayor of Benito Juárez, a federal deputy seat, or a Senate seat. Described by insiders as a “black horse,” Miranda has adopted a hard-right stance to challenge the ruling Morena government, focusing his platform on security concerns and alleged child-sexual-exploitation issues. Simultaneously, the Morena party is conducting an internal race for the governorship of Quintana Roo. Senator Gino Segura and Mayor Ana Paty Peralta are the primary contenders. Polling indicates Segura holds a lead with 47.3% voter preference, compared to 34% for Peralta. Segura has stated he will respect the results of the party’s internal survey, which is expected to be finalized in early September. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-12: Gino Segura and Ana Paty Peralta lead Morena race for Quintana Roo Senator Gino Segura and Ana Paty Peralta lead the Morena internal race for the Quintana Roo governorship, with Segura currently holding a significant lead in recent polling. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gino-segura-and-ana-paty-peralta-lead-morena-race-for-quintana-roo ### 2026-07-27: Gustavo Miranda emerges as PAN’s contender in Quintana Roo elections Gustavo Miranda aligns with PAN leader Jorge Romero Herrera, eyeing mayor, deputy or Senate positions in Quintana Roo, and is touted as the party’s “black horse” in the state’s electoral race. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gustavo-miranda-emerges-as-pans-contender-in-quintana-roo-elections --- Cite as: Quintana Roo political candidate developments. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/quintana-roo-political-candidate-developments