Ciro Gomes Rules Out Presidential Bid, Announces Ceará Governor Candidacy
Brazilian politician Ciro Gomes, a member of the PSDB party, has officially ruled out a run for the Presidency of the Republic in the 2026 elections. Instead, he announced his pre-candidacy for the Government of Ceará. The announcement was made in Fortaleza on May 9, 2026, during a meeting with allies from the Liberal Party (PL), including supporters of Senator Flávio Bolsonaro. Gomes cited the support of these figures as crucial in his decision to enter the state-level race rather than the national one. Although previously considered a potential presidential candidate who could offer an alternative to political polarization, Gomes chose to focus on his home state, where he previously served as governor from 1991 to 1994 with high approval ratings. His advisors noted that any broader support for Flávio Bolsonaro remains contingent on the PSDB's national strategy, which currently opposes both President Lula and Bolsonaro family candidates. Key attendees at the announcement included PL state deputies Alcides Fernandes and Dr. Silvana, as well as federal deputy Doutor Jaziel.
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Ciro Gomes Rules Out Presidential Bid, Announces Ceará Governor Candidacy
Brazilian politician Ciro Gomes, a member of the PSDB party, has officially ruled out a run for the Presidency of the Republic in the 2026 elections. Instead, he announced his pre-candidacy for the Government of Ceará. The announcement was made in Fortaleza on May 9, 2026, during a meeting with allies from the Liberal Party (PL), including supporters of Senator Flávio Bolsonaro. Gomes cited the support of these figures as crucial in his decision to enter the state-level race rather than the national one. Although previously considered a potential presidential candidate who could offer an alternative to political polarization, Gomes chose to focus on his home state, where he previously served as governor from 1991 to 1994 with high approval ratings. His advisors noted that any broader support for Flávio Bolsonaro remains contingent on the PSDB's national strategy, which currently opposes both President Lula and Bolsonaro family candidates. Key attendees at the announcement included PL state deputies Alcides Fernandes and Dr. Silvana, as well as federal deputy Doutor Jaziel.
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