2026 elections in Mato Grosso: proposals and agendas of government candidates

Security, health, infrastructure and other topics linked to Mato Grosso's main challenges appeared throughout the campaign for the state government in 2026. g1 mapped proposals and agendas of the six candidates to show which issues gained space in the dispute, which problems were explored and in which regions they concentrated their campaigns.

This Sunday (4), voters will be able to choose between the following names (in alphabetical order):

🔎 Doctor Natasha (PSD), Otaviano Pivetta (Republicans) and Wellington Fagundes (PL) are represented in Congress and gained more prominence during the election coverage. The three also had the biggest public clashes and are leading the electoral polls.

In the survey carried out by g1, the six candidates presented proposals for public health, education, public security, infrastructure and logistics, protection of women, in addition to management and transparency.

See below some of the measures presented by the six candidates for these areas:

Most discussed themes and priorities

PROPOSED THEMES Public Health transparency, single digital queue, regionalization, joint efforts for elective surgeries and telemedicine. Education technical education, daycare centers and full-time education. Public Security financial dismantling of crime, strengthening of security forces and 24-hour police stations Infrastructure and Logistics paving of roads, maintenance of bridges, auditing of works, resumption of paralyzed projects and incentives for the expansion of railways. Protection of Women protection network and 24-hour police stations, monitoring of protective measures, economic and housing autonomy.

Main names in the dispute

Throughout the campaign Natasha, Pivetta and Wellington were involved in the main clashes between the candidates for the government of Mato Grosso. The exchanges of criticism appeared both during election hours and during debates, with discussions about public management and topics linked to the opponents' trajectory.

In the last debate held by TV Centro América on Tuesday (29), the three candidates discussed topics such as the prison system, housing, health, public safety and civil servants. The meeting was also marked by accusations between the competitors.

One of the most confrontational moments occurred when Natasha questioned Pivetta about an alleged attack against his then partner. Pivetta stated that he had been cleared and criticized the approach to the matter during the debate. In the response, he cited government actions aimed at combating violence against women.

The same issue led the Regional Electoral Court of Mato Grosso (TRE-MT) to determine, until the end of the campaign, the suspension of Natasha's electoral program.

Another axis of confrontation was the policy of tax incentives. Wellington Fagundes and Pivetta exchanged criticisms about benefits granted to companies linked to the two candidates.

The senator stated, in public speeches and electoral pieces, that companies linked to Pivetta would have received around R$500 million in tax incentives. Pivetta, in turn, questioned his opponent about tax benefits received by a company that was linked to the senator's son. The topic also appeared in the last debate and continued to reverberate in the media and campaigns.

Doctor Natasha (PSD)

Doctor Natasha (PSD) — Photo: g1

Among the themes that appeared most frequently in Doctor Natasha's campaign are health, education and public safety. The proposals presented were divided into seven action fronts and organized into four groups.

Among the proposals presented by Natasha is the creation of “Regional Women's Care Homes”, spaces with 24-hour service to bring together, in one place, services such as psychosocial care, Women's Police Station, Public Defender's Office and temporary accommodation. The proposal also foresees the presence of specialized police stations.

On social media and campaign actions, she also addressed cases of feminicide and domestic violence registered in Mato Grosso, in addition to issues related to public health in the state. According to data from DivulgaCand, Doctor Natasha declared R$4,668,200 in resources for the campaign, including donations from individuals and transfers from parties.

The candidate concentrated most of her campaign activities in the metropolitan region of Cuiabá, but also participated in actions in Campo Verde, Alta Floresta, Sinop and Tangará da Serra throughout the dispute.

Otaviano Pivetta (Republicans)

Otaviano Pivetta (Republicans) — Photo: Mayke Toscano

In the campaign, current governor Otaviano Pivetta defended issues related to the infrastructure of Mato Grosso, with emphasis on construction works and delivery of highways, including the delivery of the BRT, a mode of transport that connects Cuiabá and Várzea Grande. The issue of water supply in Várzea Grande and public safety also appeared among the issues addressed by the candidate.

Pivetta's government plan presents five central axes, divided into subgroups of action. Among the proposals are programs that are already underway, such as Zero Tolerance, and a specific axis focused on women's issues, with actions to combat violence against women with the expansion of the Maria da Penha Patrol and the operation of 24-hour police stations.

For the campaign, Pivetta received R$7,523,230.35 in resources, according to data from DivulgaCand, including his own donations, donations from individuals and transfers from parties.

On the agenda across the state, Pivetta visited cities such as Confresa, Sinop, Rondonópolis, Sorriso, Colíder, Nova Canaã do Norte, Ipiranga do Norte, Brasnorte, Sapezal and Campo Novo do Parecis.

Wellington Fagundes (PL)

Candidate Wellington Fagundes (PL) was the first to arrive for the debate — Photo: Giovanna Baiocco/g1

Among the topics covered by Wellington Fagundes during the campaign on his social networks were transport by BRT and updating the liabilities of the Annual General Review (RGA) of public servants.

The government plan presented by the candidate is organized into 16 main axes, divided into subgroups by thematic areas. Among the proposals are the creation of the Women's Secretariat, updating the RGA's liabilities, strengthening the industrial hub of Mato Grosso and the decentralization of health services.

To finance the campaign, the candidate declared R$6,532,513.70 to DivulgaCand. The amount includes party contributions, own resources and donations from individuals

Wellington Fagundes had agendas in Tangará da Serra, Porto Alegre do Norte, Confresa, Peixoto de Azevedo, Primavera do Leste, Poxoréu and Sinop, in addition to Cuiabá and the region.

What the other candidates think

Mauricio Coelho (Mobiliza)

Mauricio Coelho (Mobiliza) — Photo: Reproduction

Mauricio Coelho's campaign focused part of the speeches and proposals on economic and administrative themes of state management. Among the issues covered are changes in tax exemptions, proposals related to the Motor Vehicle Property Tax (IPVA), Coelho's project provides for exemption for flex-fuel vehicles, in addition to changes in the Tax on Circulation of Goods and Services (ICMS) levied on electrical energy, bringing the tax to zero in the state.

For the dispute, Maurício Coelho declared R$3,550 in resources for the campaign, according to data from DivulgaCand. The amount came from own resources and donations from individuals. In addition to Cuiabá and the region, the candidate participated in campaign activities in Rondonópolis, Tangará da Serra, Lucas do Rio Verde and Confresa.

Rafaell Milas (Mission)

Rafaell Milas (Mission) — Photo: Reproduction

Among the proposals presented by Rafaell Milas are the 30% reduction in positions on freely appointed committees and the reformulation of the Transparency Portal, with the aim of expanding the dissemination of data in real time.

The government plan also presents proposals related to infrastructure and logistics, including expanding the participation of rail and waterways, as well as measures aimed at public security such as the creation of the maximum security state prison "Inferno Pantaneiro", in the Cáceres region.

Rafaell Milas' campaign was mainly concentrated in Cuiabá. According to data provided by the candidate to DivulgaCand, the campaign had R$103,214 in resources, coming from party financing, collective financing and own donations.

Sergeant Laudicério (Act)

Sergeant Laudicério Machado (Agir) — Photo: Reproduction

Sergeant Laudicério's government plan is divided into 12 axes, organized into three central groups, with proposals focused on social policies, public service, infrastructure and adding value to Mato Grosso's production.

Among the actions presented by the candidate are the recomposition of the police force and the strengthening of the network of regional hospitals and health services in indigenous communities.

During the campaign, Sergeant Laudicério concentrated most of his activities in Cuiabá. He reported on DivulgaCand that he had the amount of R$65,099.01 available for the dispute, coming from donations from individuals and his own resources.