Following his resignation as Patos de Minas mayor and AMM president, Luís Eduardo Falcão is being eyed by Senator Cleitinho Azevedo (Republicanos) as a running mate for the 2026 Minas Gerais gubernatorial race. Azevedo celebrated the move on social media, comparing the pair to famed country music duos amid undefined political scenarios and favorable polls.
Belo Horizonte – After resigning from the Patos de Minas mayoralty and the presidency of the Associação Mineira de Municípios (AMM) on Thursday (April 3), ahead of the Electoral Justice's deadline for 2026 ineligibility removal, Luís Eduardo Falcão (Republicanos) received public support from Senator Cleitinho Azevedo.
Azevedo commented on Falcão's social media post—sharing a letter from his son—stating: “Gostam de Zezé di Camargo e Luciano? De Chitãozinho e Xororó? Jorge e Mateus? Henrique e Juliano? Agora é Cleitinho e Falcão”.
In early March, Falcão had already hinted at joining Azevedo's ticket on social media. This development is part of early maneuvering for the 2026 Minas Gerais gubernatorial race, where the field remains fluid. Recent AtlasIntel polls show Cleitinho leading in a potential second round against other contenders.
