Paulo Sérgio de Oliveira e Costa, the Attorney General of Justice for São Paulo, is set to launch his reelection campaign on Monday, March 2. The upcoming election, which will take place on April 11, will involve approximately 2,000 members of the State Public Ministry who will vote to form a triple list to be submitted to Governor Tarcísio de Freitas for the final selection of the new Attorney General. Notably, it is not required that the candidate receiving the most votes be chosen for the position.

As of now, there are no official candidates challenging Oliveira e Costa for his position, and the deadline for registration of candidacies is March 17. The reelection campaign is significant as it marks Oliveira e Costa's first attempt for a second term after he initially assumed the role in April 2024. Candidates must adhere to the election rules, including taking a leave of absence from their current positions by March 10 to be eligible to compete in the elections.

The election for the Attorney General is an important event within the state's judicial framework and could have implications for how the Public Ministry operates under new leadership. The ability of Oliveira e Costa to secure reelection will depend on his campaign strategy and the responses from potential challengers as the deadline for candidacy approaches. This election could shape the public perception of the Public Ministry's role and effectiveness in São Paulo.