Of the 24 state deputies who currently occupy the Amazonas Legislative Assembly (Aleam), 21 are running for re-election in the 2026 Elections. Three parliamentarians who are not seeking a new term are running for other positions or have chosen not to run.
In total, 274 candidates were officially registered and are eligible to compete for Aleam's 24 seats. The official list of candidates was published by the Regional Electoral Court of Amazonas (TRE-AM).
Among the 21 candidates running for re-election:
eleven are trying to win a second term;
five are seeking a third term;
three are seeking a fifth term;
a candidate seeks a fourth term;
one candidate seeks a seventh term.
See who the state deputies are running for re-election in Amazonas:
Deputy Afonso — União Brasil
Current president of Aleam, Adjuto Afonso is seeking a seventh term. He was elected state deputy for the first time in 1998 and is currently the longest-serving deputy in the house. Born in Pauini (AM), he graduated in Business Administration from the Federal University of Amazonas (Ufam) and worked in the banking sector before embarking on a parliamentary career.
Abdala Fraxe — Forward
He is seeking his fifth term, having been elected for the first time in 2010. Born in Boa Vista (RR), he has lived in Manaus since he was 16 years old. He has a degree in Economics from Ufam and a postgraduate degree in Marketing from the Center for Research Analysis and Technological Innovation Foundation (Fucapi). Before his political career, he worked in port management.
Brena Dianná — União Brasil
She is seeking a second term, after being elected for the first time in 2022. Born in Parintins, she graduated in Law from Faculdade Martha Falcão. She worked in the cultural sector and was Queen of Folklore do Boi Caprichoso between 2009 and 2018. Before arriving at Aleam, she was a councilor in Parintins and ran for mayor of the municipality in 2024.
Cabo Maciel — PL
He is seeking his fifth term, having been elected for the first time in 2010. Born in Humaitá, he moved to Itacoatiara at the age of 2 and considers himself from Itacoatiar. Before his political career, he was a corporal in the Amazonas Military Police (PMAM) and was also a councilor in Manaus.
Carlinhos Bessa — União Brasil
He is seeking a third term, after being elected for the first time in 2018. Born in Tefé, he graduated in Law from Centro Universitário do Norte (Uninorte). Before becoming a deputy, he worked as a lawyer and in the municipal administration of Tefé. He is a member of a family with a political tradition in the municipality, being the brother of the former mayor of Tefé Normando Bessa and nephew of another former mayor, Hélio Bessa.
Commander Dan — Republicans
He is seeking a second term, elected for the first time in 2022. Born in Rio Branco (AC), he joined the Military Police of Rio de Janeiro (PMERJ), where he completed the Officer Training Course. Transferred to Amazonas, he reached the rank of colonel and commanded the PMAM. He has a postgraduate degree in Public Management from the State University of Amazonas (UEA).
Cristiano D’Angelo — MDB
He is seeking a second term, after being elected for the first time in 2022. Born in Manacapuru, he worked as a businessman in the agricultural sector in the region before becoming a parliamentarian.
Daniel Almeida — Forward
He is seeking a second term, after being elected for the first time in 2022. Born in Manaus, he is the brother of former mayor of Manaus David Almeida. Before arriving at Aleam, I worked on community social projects.
Débora Menezes — PL
She is seeking a second term, after being elected for the first time in 2022. Born in Taubaté (SP), she is a lawyer with specializations in Labor Law, Labor Process and Social Security, as well as training in Politics and Strategy and an MBA from PUC Minas. Before his political career, he worked in the private sector. She is the current youngest member of Aleam's current composition.
Delegate Péricles — PL
Seeks third term. He was elected for the first time in 2018. Born in Manaus, he is a delegate of the Civil Police of Amazonas and graduated in Law from Ufam. Before becoming a deputy, he was a civil servant at the Court of Justice of Amazonas (TJAM).
Dr. George Lins — União Brasil
He is seeking a second term, after being elected for the first time in 2022. Born in Manaus, he is the son of former deputy Belarmino Lins and nephew of federal deputy Átila Lins. He is a urologist and worked at the Amazonas State Oncology Center Foundation (FCecon) and as a university professor before entering politics.
Dr. Gomes — União Brasil
Seeks fourth term. He was elected for the first time in 2014. Born in Cruzeiro do Sul (AC), he has lived in Manaus since 1974. He graduated in Medicine from Ufam and has postgraduate degrees in Occupational Medicine, Cardiology and Medical Expertise. Before arriving at Aleam, he worked as a banker, an Army soldier and a doctor, as well as a councilor in Manaus.
Felipe Souza — We can
He is seeking a third term, after being elected for the first time in 2018. Born in Manaus, he has a degree in Civil Engineering. He is the son of former Manaus councilor Luizinho Souza and worked in the engineering field before entering politics.
João Luiz — Republicans
Seeks third term. He was elected for the first time in 2018. Born in Rio de Janeiro (RJ), he worked as a presenter, radio host and speaker before becoming a deputy. He was also a councilor in Manaus.
Mário Cesar Filho — União Brasil
He is seeking a second term, after being elected for the first time in 2022. Born in Parnamirim (RN), he has completed higher education and worked as a journalist and television presenter in Manaus before entering politics.
Mayra Dias — PSD
She is seeking a second term, after being elected for the first time in 2022. Born in Itacoatiara, she is a journalist graduated from Centro Universitário do Norte (Uninorte) and was Miss Brazil in 2018. She is the wife of the former mayor of Parintins Bi Garcia and, before arriving at Aleam, she worked in the municipal administration as first lady.
Rozenha — PSD
He is seeking a second term, after being elected for the first time in 2022. Born in Porto Velho (RO), he worked as a businessman in Manaus. He also presides over the Amazon Football Federation (FAF) and is vice-president of the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF).
Sinésio Campos — PT
Seeks fifth term. He was elected for the first time in 2010. Born in Santarém (PA), he has a degree in Philosophy from the Center for the Study of Human Behavior (Cenesc) and a postgraduate degree in Ethics and Politics from the Catholic University of Pernambuco. Before entering politics, he was a certified basic education teacher in Amazonas, and had a previous career as a councilor in Manaus.
Thiago Abrahim — MDB
He is seeking a second term, after being elected for the first time in 2022. Born in Manaus, he is the son of the mayor of Itacoatiara, Mário Abrahim. Graduated in Law from Faculdade Martha Falcão, he worked as a lawyer before arriving at Aleam.
Wanderley Monteiro — União Brasil
He is seeking a second term, after being elected for the first time in 2022. Born in Manaus, he has a degree in Administration from Faculdade Salesiana Dom Bosco. Before entering politics, he worked on social projects linked to jiu-jitsu and capoeira.
Wilker Barreto — PSD
He is seeking a third term, elected for the first time in 2018. Born in Manaus, he has a degree in Economics from Ufam, a master's degree in Sustainability and Environment from the university and a doctorate in Business Administration from the University of Fortaleza (Unifor). He worked in the academic field before entering politics, and was also a councilor in Manaus.
Deputies not running for re-election
The three deputies who are currently part of Aleam as deputies and are not running for a new state mandate follow different paths in the 2026 Elections:
Alessandra Campêlo (PSD) is running for the position of vice-governor on the ticket of Omar Aziz (PSD);
Joana Darc (União Brasil) is running for a seat in the Chamber of Deputies as a candidate for federal deputy;
Dr. Mayara Pinheiro (Republicans) is not running for any position in the 2026 elections. The deputy decided to support the candidacy of one of the brothers for Aleam.
Elections 2026
The first round of the 2026 general elections takes place on October 4th. In Manaus and 50 other municipalities in Amazonas, the polls are open from 7am to 4pm, local time.
In 11 municipalities, voting will take place from 6 am to 3 pm. They are: Amaturá, Atalaia do Norte, Benjamin Constant, Eirunepé, Envira, Guajará, Ipixuna, Itamarati, Jutaí, São Paulo de Olivença and Tabatinga.
Voters can check in advance where they should vote through the official channels of the Electoral Court or through the e-Título application. Anyone who chooses the app must download and validate access by October 3, the day before the election.
This year, Brazilians will vote for:
president;
governor;
senator;
federal deputy;
state deputy.
