Current head of the farm has already stated that he would not like to participate in the 2026 election, but Edinho Silva says that the party leaders ‘will have to fulfill electoral role’
The national president of the PT, said on Saturday (23) that the Minister of Finance, must be one of the main names of the party in the 2026 elections in São Paulo. According to him, Haddad’s participation would help to consolidate the stage of President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who seeks reelection. The statements were made after the election of the new national executive of. Although the minister has already stated that he does not intend to run next year, members of the party consider probably their candidacy for the São Paulo government or.
Edinho pointed out that the main leaders of the subtitle will have electoral functions defined in 2026. “Our main leaders will have to fulfill electoral role. Our leaders know this,” he said. He added that there have been no specific conversations yet, but that all figures recognized by the party should assume an electoral mission. The leader also articulates the construction of a strong stage in São Paulo, considering the possibility of the vice-president to dispute the state government, making room for Haddad to run for the Senate.
Edinho Silva participates in the first meeting of the PT National Directory after his election for the party’s presidency (Anderson Barbosa/PT)
In addition to dealing with internal candidacies, Edinho stated that the PT intends to expand the Federation with OEO PV and dialogue with other parties, including Centrão subtitles, to seek support for Lula’s reelection. “We will continue to dialogue with these important leaders to reflect on possible contradictions created by their party leaders,” he explained. Centrist subtitles, however ,. Tarcísio de Freitas (Republicans), governor of São Paulo, emerges as the main name.
Edinho also stressed that President Lula will play a decisive role in alliance and candidacy negotiations. “The candidate is impossible [à presidência] do not participate in the discussion of the construction of alliances. When the scenarios are built, the decision -making process passes through President Lula, ”he said.
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