Felipe Camarão Officializes Pre-Candidacy for Maranhão Governor in 2026In a significant political development for the state of Maranhão, Vice-governor Felipe Camarão of the Workers' Party (PT) has officially announced his pre-candidacy for the governorship in the 2026 elections. The announcement was made via a video published on his social media channels.
In the video, Camarão stated that he has secured the support of Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva for his bid. He further expressed his intention to continue the political cycle that was initiated by former governor Flávio Dino, who currently serves as a minister in the federal government.
This move marks an early and formal step in the campaign for the 2026 state elections in Maranhão, positioning Camarão as a key contender backed by the current federal administration.