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Lula Picks Alckmin as Running Mate for October Election

3/31/2026

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President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva confirmed Geraldo Alckmin as his running mate for October election, continuing their 2022 partnership.
Alckmin will resign as a minister to focus on the campaign.
The cabinet reshuffle follows a rule requiring candidates to step down six months before elections.
New ministers take over agriculture and environment.
Polls show Lula tied with Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, while Bolsonaro has yet to announce his running mate.

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President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva confirmed Geraldo Alckmin as his running mate for October election, continuing their 2022 partnership.
Alckmin will resign as a minister to focus on the campaign.
The cabinet reshuffle follows a rule requiring candidates to step down six months before elections.
New ministers take over agriculture and environment.
Polls show Lula tied with Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, while Bolsonaro has yet to announce his running mate.