The national president of the PDT in Brazil, former minister Carlos Lupi, has indicated that the party is open to supporting the reelection of Raquel Lyra, the current governor of Pernambuco. This potential support emerges from the party's strategy to secure a Senate seat by possibly aligning with Lyra's candidacy. The PDT is in advanced talks to incorporate former federal deputy Marília Arraes, who is currently with the Solidarity party, to run for the Senate, aiming to establish a competitive slate against a backdrop of numerous candidates vying for the position.

Lupi articulated that while the preferred scenario is for Arraes to collaboratively run alongside incumbent senator Humberto Costa (PT), who is seeking reelection, the political landscape presents notable challenges. The presence of several pre-candidates complicates the prospects for Arraes, raising concerns within the PDT that she may not secure the desired Senate seat. Thus, Lupi emphasized the importance of forming a coalition that could guarantee success.

The situation in Pernambuco is characterized by political dynamics where Governor Lyra and mayor João Campos (PSB) are expected to be at the forefront of the elections. As discussions evolve, Lupi conveyed that while supporting Lyra is not the party's favored option, it remains a possibility should conditions necessitate such an alliance, highlighting the fluid and strategic nature of political negotiations in the region.