The PSD officially confirmed Governor Raquel Lyra's re-election candidacy and announced her full ticket during a convention in Recife on July 2, 2026 [1].
This move solidifies the administration's leadership structure ahead of the upcoming elections, signaling a push for policy continuity in the state of Pernambuco.
Lyra's ticket includes Priscila Krause as the candidate for vice-governor [2]. The party also designated Túlio Gadêlha and Eduardo da Fonte (PP) for the two available Senate seats [3].
During the convention, Lyra addressed the goals of her campaign. "My candidacy represents a project focused on the population and I intend to continue the actions initiated," Lyra said [4].
Support for the governor has extended beyond her own party. Tecio Teles, the state president of the Partido Novo, said he supported the re-election bid on July 10, 2026 [5].
However, the Senate selections have faced some friction. While the PSD officialized Gadêlha and da Fonte at the convention [3], reports from late June indicated disputes between the PP and União Brasil regarding Senate indications [6]. Some reports further suggested that only Eduardo da Fonte had been approved as a pre-candidate, while Gadêlha was not mentioned in those specific approvals [7].
The PP had previously announced its own Senate indication on June 29, 2026 [6], as the parties worked to align their interests for the state ticket.
“"My candidacy represents a project focused on the population and I intend to continue the actions initiated."”
The formalization of Lyra's ticket represents a strategic attempt to maintain stability in Pernambuco's executive branch. While the governor has secured a coalition including the PSD and Partido Novo, the contradictions regarding Senate candidacies suggest underlying tensions between coalition partners like the PP and União Brasil. The final composition of the Senate ticket will be a key indicator of how successfully Lyra can manage these party alliances leading up to the vote.
