São Paulo 2026: PT campaign intensifies, Tarcísio criticized

Timeline

1. about 22 hours ago

   [POLITICS] 32 sources

   Fernando Haddad Officially Nominated for São Paulo Governorship at PT Convention

   PT’s July 25 convention in Campinas officially nominated Fernando Haddad for São Paulo governor, with Márcio França as VP, Lula’s election warning, and a focus on criticizing Tarcísio de Freitas’s privatisation

2. 4 days ago

   [POLITICS] 5 sources

   São Paulo Governor Tarcísio de Freitas Faces Opposition Criticism Over Education, Police Pay and Privatizations

   São Paulo officials Luna Zarattini and Fernando Haddad criticize Governor Tarcísio de Freitas over education failures, low police pay, and chaotic privatized rail and water services ahead of the 2026 election.

3. 8 days ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Fernando Haddad attacks São Paulo governor Tarcísio de Freitas and performs with Marina Silva

   Fernando Haddad denounced São Paulo governor Tarcísio de Freitas for regressions in public services and economic growth, then sang a Gilberto Gil song with Marina Silva during a campaign stop in São José do Rio

4. 10 days ago

   [POLITICS] 8 sources

   Fernando Haddad attacks São Paulo Governor Tarcísio over US tariffs and security

   Fernando Haddad condemned Governor Tarcísio’s support for US tariffs and unveiled a security plan targeting organized crime, theft and gender‑based violence in São Paulo.

5. 12 days ago

   [POLITICS] 9 sources

   São Paulo governor Tarcísio de Freitas faces PT campaign offensive

   PT leaders Lula and Haddad target Governor Tarcísio de Freitas in São Paulo’s interior, tying him to Trump tariffs and security issues while smaller parties seek to erode both major candidates ahead of the 2026

6. 15 days ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Fernando Haddad unveils security plan and attacks high Selic rate ahead of São Paulo campaign

   Fernando Haddad, PT pre‑candidate for São Paulo governor, will unveil a security plan targeting organized‑crime finances and vulnerable groups, while also denouncing the Central Bank’s 14.25% Selic rate as a f

7. 15 days ago

   [POLITICS] 4 sources

   Fernando Haddad calls Tarcísio de Freitas' attack on Tebet and Marina a free aggression

   Fernando Haddad denounced Governor Tarcísio de Freitas' criticism of Senate candidates Simone Tebet and Marina Silva as a free aggression, urging respectful debate amid a tight São Paulo race.

8. 15 days ago

   [POLITICS] 3 sources

   Fernando Haddad says São Paulo governors Doria and Tarcísio were only passing through

   Fernando Haddad says São Paulo’s governors Doria and Tarcísio were temporary, criticises the state's fiscal deficit and cites debt renegotiation and Sabesp sale that gave a R$13 bn boost.

9. 17 days ago

   [POLITICS] 3 sources

   São Paulo Governor Tarcísio de Freitas Secures R$615 million for São Caetano and Leads Party Pre‑Election Rally

   Governor Tarcísio de Freitas channels R$615 million into São Caetano projects and, with party leader Marcos Pereira, rallies Republicanos pre‑candidates ahead of elections.

10. 17 days ago

    [POLITICS] 17 sources

    Governor Tarcísio de Freitas attacks Senate bids of Marina Silva and Simone Tebet

    Governor Tarcísio de Freitas criticized Marina Silva and Simone Tebet’s Senate bids in São Paulo, prompting accusations of double standards and sexism; Haddad condemned the remarks as aggression against women.

11. 17 days ago

    [POLITICS] 7 sources

    Fernando Haddad to Launch São Paulo Governorship Campaign in Campinas

    PT will hold its São Paulo state convention in Campinas on 25 July, officially launching Fernando Haddad’s 2026 governor bid with Lula and Alckmin expected to attend; Haddad also warned of rising militia risks.

12. 19 days ago

    [POLITICS] 20 sources

    Marina Silva and Simone Tebet top Datafolha poll for São Paulo Senate race

    Datafolha poll puts Marina Silva (18 %) and Simone Tebet (16 %) ahead in São Paulo’s 2026 Senate race; Lula faces a prosecutor’s claim of early‑campaign propaganda for backing them, while Governor Tarcísio de F

13. 21 days ago

    [POLITICS] 25 sources

    Tarcísio de Freitas tops São Paulo governor race poll at 46%

    Datafolha poll finds São Paulo Governor Tarcísio de Freitas leading with 46% support versus Haddad’s 30%; approval of his administration sits at 45%, and security and health are top voter concerns.

14. 22 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Fernando Haddad launches São Paulo governor campaign in Ribeirão Preto

    Fernando Haddad launched his São Paulo governor bid in Ribeirão Preto with Lula, then spoke at Unicamp about economic challenges and interior outreach.

15. 23 days ago

    [POLITICS] 8 sources

    Fernando Haddad's Unicamp lecture disrupted by MBL protesters

    During a July 2, 2026 lecture at Unicamp, PT pre‑candidate Fernando Haddad was interrupted by MBL protesters who shouted, insulted and caused a brief physical clash; the university and PT condemned the incident

16. 25 days ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources

    São Paulo Governor Tarcísio de Freitas Faces Criticism Over Privatizations Amid Two‑Candidate Election

    Fernando Haddad criticises Governor Tarcísio de Freitas’ privatizations as São Paulo’s election narrows to two candidates, a rare scenario where a tie would favor the older Haddad.

17. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 6 sources

    Marina Silva and Simone Tebet confirmed as joint Senate candidates for São Paulo

    Marina Silva and Simone Tebet were confirmed as the PT‑PSB Senate ticket for São Paulo, highlighted for gender diversity and political unity ahead of the October elections.

18. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Tarcísio de Freitas likely clinches São Paulo governorship in first round after rivals quit

    Incumbent Tarcísio de Freitas is set to win São Paulo’s governorship in the first round after centre‑right rivals Kim Kataguiri and Paulo Serra withdrew, boosting his poll lead to about 49 %.

19. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    São Paulo politicians weigh candidacies for upcoming 2024 elections

    Rafael Demarchi eyes a federal seat while José Genoinho backs Márcio França for São Paulo governor, amid strategic talks on alliances and campaign tactics.

20. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 12 sources

    São Paulo governor race tightens as Flávio Bolsonaro allies with Nunes

    Flávio Bolsonaro courts mayor Nunes while candidate withdrawals boost Governor Tarcísio's lead over Haddad in São Paulo's 2026 governor race.

21. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 16 sources

    São Paulo Senate race heats up as André do Prado launches pre‑candidacy

    André do Prado launched his Senate pre‑candidacy in São Paulo, backed by Tarcísio, Flávio and Eduardo Bolsonaro; polls show Marina Silva leading the Senate race and Tarcísio ahead in the governor’s race.

22. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 7 sources

    Tarcísio de Freitas Faces Criticism Over Metro Contract Secrecy and Sabesp Privatization

    Governor Tarcísio de Freitas defended privatizations and denied nostalgia for Lula, while Fernando Haddad criticised secret metro contracts and the Sabesp sale, sparking a heated political debate in Brazil.

23. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    São Paulo pre‑candidate Fernando Haddad to unveil program in June and attacks Tarcísio's contracts

    Fernando Haddad will unveil his São Paulo program in June, while criticizing Tarcísio's railway contracts and the Sabesp privatization as harmful to consumers.

24. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    São Paulo candidate Fernando Haddad urges US security cooperation and flags $475 million contract probe

    Fernando Haddad, São Paulo governor hopeful, calls for US security cooperation while condemning Governor Tarcísio’s alleged half‑billion‑real contract with a Delaware firm, sending the case to the public promp.

25. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 120 sources

    Fernando Haddad says Lula and Alckmin push to resolve São Paulo 2026 election slate while criticizing state security co‑

    Fernando Haddad says Lula and Alckmin are directly negotiating São Paulo's 2026 ticket and condemns state officials for refusing federal cooperation on a crime‑fighting operation, also critiquing Sabesp privat‑

26. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 6 sources

    Fernando Haddad pledges education overhaul and urges quick definition of São Paulo ticket

    Haddad says São Paulo high schools face a sharp decline and will adopt Federal Institutes' model, while Tabata Amaral pushes for a swift finalization of his running‑mate and Senate slate.