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Eleven candidates are running for government of Minas Gerais in the 2026 elections, with the first round scheduled for October 4th and the second for the 25th of the same month. The campaign involves candidates from different political parties, carrying out activities in Belo Horizonte and in the interior of the state.
See the campaign agenda of candidates for the government of MG this Friday
In total, the dispute has 11 names. The first round will be on October 4th, and the second is scheduled for the 25th of the same month.
By g1 Minas — Belo Horizonte
Candidates for the government of Minas Gerais held campaign events this Friday (2). The events took place in Belo Horizonte and in the interior of the state.
Montage of photos with candidates for the government of MG — Photo: Disclosure
Candidates for the government of Minas Gerais held meetings with parties and participated in meetings with allies and supporters, this Friday (2), in Belo Horizonte and in the interior of the state.
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The first round will be on October 4th. The second is scheduled for the 25th of the same month.
See below how each candidate's campaign day went, in alphabetical order:
Alexandre Kalil (PDT)
Alexandre Kalil started the day with a flag in Praça Sete, in the center of Belo Horizonte. He then gave interviews to Rádio Líder, in Ubá, and the newspaper Folha da Mata, in Viçosa. In the afternoon, he was interviewed by Rádio Autêntica Favela FM.
Ben Mendes (Mission)
Ben Mendes had no campaign commitments this Friday (2), according to the candidate's advisor.
Cleitinho Azevedo (Republicans)
Cleitinho Azevedo was in Poços de Caldas, in the south of Minas, where he presented proposals for changes in tolls and the regulation of hospital vacancies.
Flávio Roscoe (PL)
Flávio Roscoe completed his schedule in Montes Claros, in the North of Minas. At the end of the afternoon, he participated in a meeting with Flávio Bolsonaro.
He then participated in a motorcycle that left Montes Claros Airport towards Avenida Deputado Esteves Rodrigues. At night, he was at Blocão do 22.
Gabriel Azevedo (MDB)
Gabriel Azevedo started the day in Pirapora, in the North of Minas, where he recorded audiovisual content on the banks of the São Francisco River.
Afterwards, he participated in a meeting with the campaign and party coordination and had lunch with city leaders and supporters. In the afternoon, he headed to Belo Horizonte.
Henrique Areas (PCO)
Henrique Areas started the agenda with an event at the Belo Horizonte Municipal Department of Education, in support of PAS project workers who are mobilizing against layoffs.
In the afternoon, he leafleted and visited the Central Market. At the end of the day, he distributed leaflets at Lagoinha Station.
Indira Xavier (Popular Unit)
Indira Xavier started the day with leafleting at Diamante and Barreiro stations, in the Barreiro region, in Belo Horizonte.
In the afternoon, he had lunch at Ocupação Paulo Freire, in the Jatobá Industrial District, and participated in a walk in Vila Pinho, in Vale do Jatobá. At night, he attended a concert by rapper FBC.
Mateus Simões (PSD)
Mateus Simões started the day with a walk at Mercado Livre do Ceasa. Afterwards, he participated in a coffee with local shopkeepers.
In the afternoon, he carried out government dispatches and, in the early evening, he recorded videos.
Patrus Ananias (PT)
Patrus Ananias started the agenda in Belo Horizonte with a plenary to receive manifestos from civil society organizations. The meeting took place at the campaign's central committee, in the Floresta neighborhood.
In the afternoon, he participated in a walk with President Lula at Praça da Liberdade.
Professor Túlio Lopes (PCB)
Professor Túlio Lopes started the day in Sete Lagoas, where he participated in leafleting in the São Geraldo and Padre Teodoro neighborhoods. In the evening, he participated in the live show "Red Friday", broadcast on social media.
Rafael Duda (PSTU)
Rafael Duda started the day with a leaflet at the Usiminas entrance, in the Bom Retiro neighborhood. Then, he walked through the Horto neighborhood and participated in leafleting and a walk in the commercial area of Centro de Timóteo.
In the afternoon, he distributed leaflets at the Aperam entrances and, in the early evening, returned to Belo Horizonte.
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