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Rio Grande do Norte 2026 governor race

Overview

Former Natal mayor Álvaro Dias secured former mayor Jefferson Santos’s endorsement in mid‑June, focusing his pre‑candidate profile on health regionalisation. By early July, Union councilor Robson Carvalho entered the state‑deputy race, Eriko Jácome gathered municipal support in São Gonçalo do Amarante, and the PSDB formally endorsed Dias on 17 July while beginning coalition talks with the Republicanos. The left‑wing ticket announced former Mossoró deputy Larissa Rosado (PSB) as Cadu de Lula’s (PT) running mate, emphasising gender parity.

Polling on 22 July showed PT candidate Cadu Xavier leading with 36.3 % of voter intention, ahead of Dias (27.7 %) and incumbent‑aligned Allyson Bezerra (25.1 %). A second‑round simulation placed Xavier at 45.7 % versus Dias and 39.4 % versus Bezerra. Analysts linked the opposition advantage to a 56 % disapproval rating for Governor Fátima Bezerra and highlighted security and public dissatisfaction as key issues.

Cadu de Lula reinforced his lead by gathering roughly 40 mayors, as reported in an Atlas poll confirming the 36.3 % figure. Aluisio Mendes, another local figure, strengthened his political base in São Luís, suggesting a possible emerging candidacy.

The right‑wing bloc continues to coalesce, with PSDB, Republicanos and União Brasil discussing a joint ticket. Both Dias and Bezerra stress infrastructure, health and pandemic‑response records as the election nears, while the combined opposition now commands about 68 % of voter intention.

Timeline

  1. 1 day ago

    [POLITICS] 27 sources
    Romeu Zema's presidential bid formalized as Brazil’s 2026 election heats up

    Romeu Zema’s presidential candidacy is formalized; Cid Gomes eyes Senate re‑election and Elmano’s first‑round win; Ciro Gomes gains PL support; other regional candidates, including Merisio and Cadu de Lula, set

  2. 6 days ago

    [POLITICS] 23 sources
    Rio Grande do Norte gubernatorial race draws new alliances

    PSDB backs Álvaro Dias for Rio Grande do Norte governor, while other parties form alliances, including a Lula‑aligned ticket with Larissa Rosado as vice‑governor and Leo Souza launching his own pre‑candidate de

  3. 12 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Álvaro Dias leads large Endireita RN rally in Assú, Rio Grande do Norte

    Álvaro Dias, pre‑candidate for Rio Grande do Norte governor, spoke to a large crowd at the Endireita RN regional rally in Assú on July 11, 2026, emphasizing listening to citizens and municipal strengthening.

  4. 15 days ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources
    Álvaro Dias adopts Endireita RN brand and secures local support in Rio Grande do Norte

    Álvaro Dias formalized the Endireita RN brand in his campaign and gathered local political and business support during a visit to Santo Antônio, RN.

  5. 19 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Álvaro Dias backs PL Jovem at Natal event, promotes youth involvement in Rio Grande do Norte politics

    Álvaro Dias attended the “Acorda RN” event in Natal, promoting PL Jovem’s youth wing and citing his mayoral record as the party seeks renewed leadership in Rio Grande do Norte.

  6. 21 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Rio Grande do Norte state deputy pre‑candidates Robson Carvalho and Eriko Jácome reaffirm their 2026 bids

    Robson Carvalho and Eriko Jácome both confirmed their 2026 state deputy campaigns in Rio Grande do Norte, with Carvalho rejecting a Senate run and proposing regional veterinary hospitals, and Jácome gaining a V

  7. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Allyson Bezerra expands campaign outreach ahead of Rio Grande do Norte gubernatorial race

    Allyson Bezerra ramps up campaign activities in Rio Grande do Norte before elections, while a federal court clears the Ponta Negra project and political analysts discuss the Jaques Wagner crisis.

  8. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Governor hopeful Álvaro Dias wins mayoral endorsement in Ipanguaçu, Rio Grande do Norte

    Mayor Jefferson Santos backed Álvaro Dias’s bid for Rio Grande do Norte governor, emphasizing health regionalization and citing his high‑approval record as Natal’s former mayor.

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