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Haddad Poised to Resign for Sao Paulo Governor Bid

3/9/2026

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Finance Minister Fernando Haddad is expected to resign by next week to run for governor of Sao Paulo, encouraged by President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
Haddad and Lula have held frequent discussions about the move, but a final agreement has not been reached.
Lula's push aims to field a strong candidate in Sao Paulo, a state that often supports the right-wing opposition.
A Datafolha poll shows Haddad would receive 31% in the first round, while current Governor Tarcisio de Freitas would have 44%, having previously defeated Haddad.

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Finance Minister Fernando Haddad is expected to resign by next week to run for governor of Sao Paulo, encouraged by President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
Haddad and Lula have held frequent discussions about the move, but a final agreement has not been reached.
Lula's push aims to field a strong candidate in Sao Paulo, a state that often supports the right-wing opposition.
A Datafolha poll shows Haddad would receive 31% in the first round, while current Governor Tarcisio de Freitas would have 44%, having previously defeated Haddad.