Celina Leão re-elected governor of Brazil's Federal District

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Celina Leão, of the Progressistas party, was re-elected governor of the Federal District in a runoff election, securing 57% of the vote. Her victory makes her the first woman elected to lead the district. Leão defeated PT candidate Leandro Grass by a margin of 248,000 votes. The 49-year-old assumed office in March 2026 following the resignation of former governor Ibaneis Rocha, and previously served as a district deputy and federal deputy. Following her victory, Leão spoke with her opponent and pledged to govern for all residents. She is one of six governors chosen in the second round of elections.


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