Where abstention rose or fell
Abstention was 19.22% in the runoff (30,509,005 voters), against 21.08% in the 1st round and 20.58% in the 2022 runoff. Blank and null votes were 3.24% of the votes cast, against 4.77% in the 1st round and 4.59% in 2022.
Brazil Election 2026 · Published October 26, 2026 · Source: TSE
What the map shows
How much each place's abstention changed from the 1st round to the runoff, in points: one colour where it rose, another where it fell. Abstention is measured as the TSE measures it, over turnout plus abstention.
Frequently asked questions
Where did abstention change the most from the 1st round to the 2026 runoff?
Abstention was 19.22% in the runoff (30,509,005 voters), against 21.08% in the 1st round and 20.58% in the 2022 runoff. Blank and null votes were 3.24% of the votes cast, against 4.77% in the 1st round and 4.59% in 2022.