Lula declares support for João Campos in the government of Pernambuco

Raquel Lyra (PSD), governor of the state, was competing for the president’s support to seek re-election

The president (PT) stated this Monday (June 15, 2026) that it will support the former mayor of Recife (PSB) to the election for the government of Pernambuco. Campos published the support video on his social networks.

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(PSD), current governor of the state, was also trying to obtain the support of the president to seek re-election.

A double platform for the PT member in Pernambuco was considered by allies. The Minister of Development and Social Assistance, Family and Fight Against Hunger, was one of those who spoke about the possibility publicly. But, the national president of PT, contested the possibility and declared that Lula would only have 1 platform in the State. Dias’ speech Campos, who called Edinho on June 8.

Raquel’s political group assesses that the governor’s relationship with the President of the Republic is very good, but that the focus is on the local scenario, despite a public declaration of support for Lula’s re-election.