São Paulo Governor Tarcísio de Freitas said he will attend the PSD national convention to launch the presidential ticket of Ronaldo Caiado and Gilberto Kassab.
His attendance signals a strategic alignment within the party's coalition for the 2026 election cycle [1]. The move suggests an effort to maintain political cohesion despite underlying tensions between key figures in the race.
De Freitas is expected to attend the event to demonstrate support for the Caiado-Kassab ticket [2]. However, reports indicate he will maintain a physical distance from Ronaldo Caiado during the proceedings and is not expected to share the stage with the former governor [2].
This carefully managed appearance comes amid reported friction between De Freitas and Gilberto Kassab [3]. Some reports suggest these tensions have caused PSD support to wane in the interior regions of the state [3].
Despite these internal conflicts, the governor's decision to appear at the convention underscores the importance of the PSD's organizational structure in the current election year [1]. The event serves as the official platform for the presidential bid of Caiado and Kassab [1].
By attending the convention, De Freitas balances his public commitment to the party's national strategy with the personal and political distances required by his current relationship with the ticket's candidates [2].
“Tarcísio de Freitas confirmed he will attend the PSD national convention”
Tarcísio de Freitas's decision to attend the convention while avoiding the stage with Caiado reflects a 'cold peace' within the PSD coalition. It demonstrates a prioritisation of party unity for the 2026 elections over personal political frictions, ensuring the presidential ticket has the visual support of the São Paulo governor without necessitating a full public reconciliation.
