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Rio Grande do Norte 2026 governor race

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The 2026 gubernatorial race in Rio Grande do Norte has intensified as the October 4 election approaches. Polling shows Allyson Bezerra (União Brasil) leading with 39% in stimulated scenarios, followed by Cadu de Lula (PT) at 21% and Álvaro Dias (PL) at 18%. In spontaneous voting, Bezerra holds 29%, while Dias and de Lula each hold 11%. Political alignments are shifting as Rodrigo de Bolsonaro (Agir) announced his support for Álvaro Dias to consolidate the right-wing vote. Following the first round, the Liberal Party (PL) is navigating internal discussions regarding its local stance. ~~Álvaro~~ Dias met with national party leadership in Brasília, including Flávio Bolsonaro and Michelle Bolsonaro, to discuss presidential strategies. Dias intends to increase mobilization for Flávio Bolsonaro in the state while advocating for the PL to remain neutral in the local contest between Bezerra and Cadu de Lula. ~~Meanwhile,~~ As the election moves toward a second round, the Liberal Party (PL) has officially announced its neutrality regarding the governorship. This follows failed negotiations with Allyson Bezerra, who refused to endorse Flávio Bolsonaro for president. Bezerra has ~~reaffirmed~~ maintained his ~~neutrality, stating he will not support either Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (PT) or Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) in~~ stance of neutrality to ensure institutional relations with the ~~presidential race.~~ eventual winner of the presidency. Legal scrutiny remains high as Federal Police investigations into bribery and procurement continue. Recorded conversations from May 2025 involving partners at Dismed Distribuidora de Medicamentos, Oseas Monthalggan Fernandes Costa and José Moabe Zacarias Soares, involve discussions regarding the allocation of bribe money—specifically mentioning amounts such as 200,000 reais—intended for Bezerra’s political campaign. Bezerra’s defense maintains the investigation relies on conversations involving other individuals. Additionally, ‘Operation Rebotalho’ documents regarding respirator purchases include a July 2021 call where former Health Secretary George Antunes claimed he only permitted equipment acquisition after pressure from an assistant linked to the trust of then-mayor Álvaro Dias and his son, Adjuto Dias.

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