MDB launches Orleans Brandão as candidate for the government of Maranhão Rodrigo Bomfim The Brazilian Democratic Movement (MDB) made Orleans Brandão's candidacy for the government of Maranhão official this Saturday (25th) during a convention held at Parque João Paulo II, known as Papódromo, in São Luís. ? Click here and subscribe to the g1 Maranhão channel on WhatsApp Orleans Brandão is 31 years old, has a degree in Administration, is a businessman and was Secretary of Affairs Municipalists from the Maranhão government. Nephew of current governor Carlos Brandão (MDB), he is contesting an election for a majority position for the first time. The convention was attended by governor Carlos Brandão (MDB), federal deputy Roseana Sarney (MDB), federal deputy Aluísio Mendes (Republicans), senator Weverton Rocha (PDT), state deputy Fábio Macedo (Podemos), federal deputy Júnior Marreca (PRD/Solidariedade), federal deputy Ribeiro Neto (PRD/Solidariedade) and Celso Gonçalo (Agir), as well as other political leaders. In addition to the candidacy for state government, the MDB confirmed Edivaldo Holanda Júnior, former mayor of São Luís, as a candidate for vice-governor. For the Senate, the candidacies of Roseana Sarney (MDB), federal deputy, and Weverton Rocha (PDT), who is seeking re-election, were made official. Other candidacies approved at the convention: Edivaldo Holanda Jr (Republicans) for vice-governor; Roseana Sarney (MDB) and Weverton Rocha (PDT) for the Senate.
MDB launches Orleans Brandão as candidate for governor of Maranhão
MDB launches Orleans Brandão as candidate for the government of Maranhão Rodrigo Bomfim The Brazilian Democratic Movement (MDB) made Orleans Brandão's candidacy for the government of Maranhão official this Saturday...
During the event, Orleans Brandão stated that his time at the Secretariat of Municipal Affairs was the beginning of his political career and said that he intends to travel through Maranhão during the campaign. "I am very happy with the reception from the people of Maranhão. Seeing the city full and people believing in our project is very important. As secretary, I was able to understand Maranhão's problems, talk to people and kickstart this journey. Now, we are running a campaign to dialogue with the entire state, talking about continuity, but also about a great future and advances for Maranhão", stated Orleans Brandão. The candidate also said that the convention represents the formation of the majority ticket for the 2026 electoral dispute. The alliance that supports Orleans Brandão brings together the MDB (Brazilian Democratic Movement), Republicans, PDT (Democratic Labor Party), Podemos, PRD (Democratic Renewal Party), Solidariedade and Agir. ELECTIONS 2026: Party conventions begin and four parties have already defined dates in MA Convention calendar Conventions are the events in which party members meet to choose candidates in the elections. The deadline is August 5th. Next, the names must be registered with the Superior Court (TSE) by August 15th. The election campaign officially begins the following day. In this year's elections, on October 4th, Brazilians will vote for: president; governor; Senate (two seats per state); federal deputy; state deputy. Orleans Brandão's trajectory Orleans Brandão is 31 years old, born in São Luís (MA) and has a degree in administration. He is a businessman, married and has two children. This will be his first time running for public office. Previously, in 2023, Orleans Brandão was Secretary of State for Municipal Affairs in the government of Carlos Brandão (MDB). He resigned from his position in 2026 to be able to contest elections for the MDB.
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