Romeu Zema vs Ronaldo Caiado on the 12 Axes
Romeu Zema of Novo and Ronaldo Caiado of the PSD both left their governorships in March 2026 to run for president, and finished sixth and fifth in the first round. Both lean Private and Free, but Zema leans much further on the economy, while Caiado leans harder toward Order on security.
- Ownership
Romeu Zema leans Private (+95), Ronaldo Caiado leans Private (+35): 60 points apart.
- Welfare
Romeu Zema leans Self-reliant (+70), Ronaldo Caiado leans Self-reliant (+10): 60 points apart.
- Trade
Romeu Zema leans Global (-50), Ronaldo Caiado leans centre (+5): 55 points apart.
- Markets
Romeu Zema leans Free (+80), Ronaldo Caiado leans Free (+40): 40 points apart.
All 12 axes, side by side
| Axis | Romeu Zema | Ronaldo Caiado | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| OwnershipPublic to Private | +95 | +35 | 60 |
| MarketsPlanned to Free | +80 | +40 | 40 |
| WelfareShared to Self-reliant | +70 | +10 | 60 |
| AuthorityDemocratic to Strong leader | +20 | -10 | 30 |
| SecurityLiberty to Order | +40 | +80 | 40 |
| StructureLocal to Central | No record | No record | - |
| MoralityProgressive to Traditional | No record | No record | - |
| ReligionSecular to Religious | No record | No record | - |
| TechnologyEmbrace to Caution | No record | No record | - |
| CultureMulticultural to National identity | No record | No record | - |
| TradeGlobal to Protected | -50 | +5 | 55 |
| Foreign policyCooperation to Strength | No record | +15 | - |
Scores run from -100 to +100 and come from each profile's documented positions. Closeness compares only the axes both have on record. It measures similar positions, not endorsement. How profiles work
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How similar are Romeu Zema and Ronaldo Caiado?
On the 6 axes where both have a documented position, their profiles are 76% close on the 12 Axes scale. They differ most on Ownership, Welfare, Trade, Markets.
Who is more economically left-wing, Romeu Zema or Ronaldo Caiado?
Ronaldo Caiado sits further toward the collective end of the Economy family (ownership, markets and welfare), by 53 points on average.
Who favours more personal liberty, Romeu Zema or Ronaldo Caiado?
On the State family (authority, security and structure), Romeu Zema leans further toward liberty and checks on power, by 5 points on average.
