Ratinho Junior Backs Sandro Alex as PSD Pre-Candidate for Paraná Governor

Overview

• Ratinho Junior, who announced the choice Monday, named PSD state chairman and federal deputy Sandro Alex as his preferred successor.
• The governor’s office said he chose Alex for leading big road and port works, including highway concessions, bridge projects and upgrades at the Port of Paranaguá.
• Alex left the state infrastructure post in early April under a rule that makes officeholders step down six months before the election.
• The prolonged indecision reshaped alliances as Rafael Greca joined MDB and Alexandre Curi moved to Republicanos after leaving the PSD.
• The race now features Sergio Moro of PL, Requião Filho of PDT and Rafael Greca of MDB, while Republicanos on Tuesday confirmed Curi as a Senate pre-candidate.