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Orthopedic surgeon, founder of the agribusiness UDR and governor of Goiás (2019–2026), he ran as the PSD's presidential candidate in 2026. He pledges a hard line on criminal gangs, a broad amnesty for January 8 defendants, spending control and protection of rural property.
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Ronaldo Caiado left the governorship on 31 March 2026; Daniel Vilela took office on 1 April.
The first round was held on 4 October 2026; Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro advanced to the runoff, while Zema, Caiado, and Cury did not.
Source claims reviewed 2026-10-06.
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Journalist and leader of the UDN party, Lacerda traded youthful communism for liberal anticommunism, helped topple Vargas and back the 1964 coup, governed Guanabara with major public works and favela removals and later founded the Broad Front.
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