PDT Nominates Requião Filho for Governor of Paraná
The Democratic Labour Party (PDT) officially announced Requião Filho as its candidate for governor of Paraná on Friday, August 25th, during the party's convention in Curitiba. Requião Filho, who is also the state president of the PDT, has served as a state deputy in the Legislative Assembly of Paraná (Alep) since 2015, securing re-election twice. He currently holds the position of 3rd Secretary of the Directorate Board. While the party has not yet revealed the vice-candidate or its legislative candidates, these details are expected to be announced at an event on August 5th. Requião Filho has confirmed the PDT's support for former minister and federal deputy Gleisi Hoffmann's Senate bid. His candidacy is positioned in opposition to the current governor, Ratinho Júnior (PSD). Filho outlined his platform, promising to reinstate sold public companies, invest in planned infrastructure, improve education, reduce taxes to boost employment, and support small and medium-sized farmers. The election calendar dictates that conventions must conclude by August 5th, with candidate registrations due to the Superior Electoral Court (TSE) by August 15th, and the official campaign beginning the following day. Brazilians will vote for president, governor, senator, federal deputies, and state deputies on October 4th. Requião Filho, 46, is the son of former Paraná governor Roberto Requião. He holds a law degree and a specialization in Public Policy. His political career began in 2014, and he has been elected to the Alep three times, previously representing MDB and PT before joining PDT in May 2025. He is married with twin children.
The nomination of Requião Filho by the PDT signals a competitive electoral landscape in Paraná, with a clear ideological contrast drawn against the incumbent governor. Filho's platform emphasizes a return to state-led economic policies and increased public investment, contrasting with the current administration's approach. This presents voters with a choice between different models of governance and economic development. The upcoming election will likely hinge on voters' perceptions of past performance versus future promises, and the effectiveness of each campaign in mobilizing support around their respective visions for the state. The strategic alliances and candidate selections by various parties in early August will be crucial in shaping the final electoral dynamics.
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