Survey points out that the chief executive of São Paulo has 43.8% of voting intentions, followed by vice president Geraldo Alckmin, with 23%, and deputy Erika Hilton, with 7.3%
A new poll voting research at the Institute points out the governor’s leadership In the race for the São Paulo government in 2026. In a scenario without Tarcisio, the current mayor of the capital, Ricardo Nunes (MDB), also stands out as a strong candidate. In the research, Tarcísio de Freitas leads in all tested scenarios. Against Vice President Geraldo Alckmin (PSB), the governor appears with almost 44% of voting intentions, while Alckmin scores with about 23%. In a dispute with Minister Márcio França (PSB), Tarcisio’s advantage expands to almost 48%, compared to 11.5% from France. Already in a confrontation with Finance Minister Fernando Haddad (PT), Tarcisio records 46%, while Haddad reaches 20%.
The survey also simulated a scenario in which Tarcísio de Freitas does not compete for reelection, possibly to run for the Presidency of the Republic. In this case, the mayor of Sao Paulo, Ricardo Nunes, appears as the main name, maintaining the score of previous surveys with about 29% of voting intentions.
According to the report by the young Pan News, the results were celebrated internally by the allies of both politicians. For Tarcisio’s team, the numbers indicate a comfort scenario for a possible reelection campaign. For Ricardo Nunes, the research consolidates him as a viable successor and an important name in the state political scenario.
*With information from Beatriz Manfredini
*Report produced with the aid of AI
