2026 Elections: Tebet defends Haddad or Alckmin as Lula's candidate for the government of São Paulo
Minister Simone Tebet supports either Fernando Haddad or Geraldo Alckmin as Lula's candidate for the São Paulo government in the upcoming elections.
In drawing for São Paulo, Lula studies scenario with Simone for government and Haddad in the Senate
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is exploring options for a strong alliance in São Paulo, considering Planning Minister Simone Tebet as a candidate against Governor Tarcísio de Freitas, while also addressing resistance from Finance Minister Fernando Haddad regarding another unfavorable election contest.
Lula's allies who attacked 'outsider' Tarcísio defend Simone Tebet in SP
Allies of President Lula who criticized Tarcísio de Freitas for running for governor of São Paulo from outside the state now support Simone Tebet, speculated as a candidate for the state in 2026.