Updated at 04:06 ·100.00% of polling stations counted · Source: TSE
Brazil Election 2026 in Bahia
Who won for president in Bahia in the runoff?
President in Bahia: Lula (PT) 71.31%, Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) 28.69%. Jerônimo Rodrigues (PT) was elected governor of Bahia in the 1st round, with 55.80% of valid votes.
PT 1371.31%6,485,258 votes
PL 2228.69%2,608,761 votes0 people watching
President in Bahia
Both candidates
Lula (PT) got more votes in Bahia, with 71.31% of valid votes; Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) got 28.69%, with 100.00% of polling stations counted.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % of valid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lula | PT 13 | 6,485,258 | 71.31% |
| Flávio Bolsonaro | PL 22 | 2,608,761 | 28.69% |
2026 1st round
In the 1st round, on October 4, Lula (PT) got more votes in Bahia, with 66.17% of valid votes; Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) got 28.53%.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % of valid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lula | PT 13 | 5,664,771 | 66.17% |
| Flávio Bolsonaro | PL 22 | 2,442,585 | 28.53% |
| Escritor Augusto Cury | Avante 70 | 195,451 | 2.28% |
| Ronaldo Caiado | PSD 55 | 122,705 | 1.43% |
| Renan Santos | Missão 14 | 117,518 | 1.37% |
| Zema | Novo 30 | 6,497 | 0.08% |
| Samara | UP 80 | 4,649 | 0.05% |
| Hertz Dias | PSTU 16 | 1,791 | 0.02% |
| Clariana Barão | DC 27 | 1,676 | 0.02% |
| Edmilson Costa | PCB 21 | 1,299 | 0.02% |
| Rui Costa Pimenta | PCO 29 | 724 | 0.01% |
| Veterinário Wilson Grassi | Democrata 35 | 625 | 0.01% |
Governor (1st round)
Jerônimo Rodrigues (PT) was elected governor of Bahia in the 1st round, with 55.80% of valid votes.
PT 1355.80%4,626,509 voteselected
União 4443.72%3,625,227 votesAll 6 candidates
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % of valid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jerônimo Rodrigueselected | PT 13 | 4,626,509 | 55.80% |
| ACM Neto | União 44 | 3,625,227 | 43.72% |
| Ronaldo Mansur | PSOL 50 | 27,243 | 0.33% |
| Aroldo Félix | UP 80 | 5,238 | 0.06% |
| Maria Bona | PCO 29 | 4,028 | 0.05% |
| Ariel Capistrano | DC 27 | 2,845 | 0.03% |
Senate (1st round)
Rui Costa (PT) and Jaques Wagner (PT) were elected to the Senate in Bahia, with 30.07% and 27.65% of valid votes.
- Rui Costa PT 133elected30.07%
- Jaques Wagner PT 130elected27.65%
- Angelo Coronel Republicanos 10020.11%
- João Roma PL 22219.97%
All 10 candidates
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % of valid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rui Costaelected | PT 133 | 4,335,196 | 30.07% |
| Jaques Wagnerelected | PT 130 | 3,986,690 | 27.65% |
| Angelo Coronel | Republicanos 100 | 2,898,885 | 20.11% |
| João Roma | PL 222 | 2,879,443 | 19.97% |
| Professora Delliana | PSOL 500 | 215,190 | 1.49% |
| Marcelo Carvalho | Rede 180 | 50,929 | 0.35% |
| Carlos Sodré | Mobiliza 333 | 21,374 | 0.15% |
| Marcelo Santtana | DC 277 | 13,173 | 0.09% |
| Gregório Gould | UP 800 | 12,609 | 0.09% |
| Marcelo Millet | PCO 290 | 4,920 | 0.03% |
From the 1st round to the runoff
In the 1st round, on October 4, Lula (PT) got 66.17% of valid votes in Bahia, and Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) got 28.53%; the other candidates added up to 5.30%.
In the runoff, Lula got 71.31% (+5.14 points) and Flávio Bolsonaro got 28.69% (+0.16 points).
Lula's lead rose from 37.64 points to 42.62 points.
| Candidate | Party | 1st round | Runoff | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lula | PT 13 | 66.17% | 71.31% | +5.14 points |
| Flávio Bolsonaro | PL 22 | 28.53% | 28.69% | +0.16 points |
Comparison with 2022
In the 2022 1st round in Bahia, Lula (PT) had 69.73% of valid votes and Jair Bolsonaro (PL) had 24.31%. In the 2022 runoff, Lula (PT) won in Bahia with 72.12% of valid votes.
PT: Lula has 71.31% in the 2026 runoff, against 72.12% in the 2022 runoff (−0.8 point).
PL: Flávio Bolsonaro has 28.69% in the 2026 runoff, against 27.88% for Jair Bolsonaro in the 2022 runoff (+0.8 point).
| Party | 2022 | % in 2022 | 2026 | % in 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PT | Lula | 72.12% | Lula | 71.31% | −0.8 point |
| PL | Jair Bolsonaro | 27.88% | Flávio Bolsonaro | 28.69% | +0.8 point |
Analysis: Bahia and Brazil
Lula got 3,876,497 votes more than Flávio Bolsonaro in Bahia, Lula's #1 net among the 27 states.
From the 1st round to the runoff, the gap between the two moved 4.98 points toward Lula in Bahia, 0.47 points short of Brazil (5.45 points toward Lula). Against the 2022 runoff, it moved 1.62 points toward the PL, 3.40 points short of Brazil.
0 municipalities changed winner from the 1st round to the runoff: 0 to Lula and 0 to Flávio. Since 2022, 0 went to the PT and 2 to the PL. The capital gave Lula a net +732,320 votes; the other municipalities, +3,144,177.
Abstention was 16.71% in the runoff (19.97% in the 1st round; in Brazil, 19.22%), and blank and null votes, 3.48% (5.45% in the 1st round).
More analyses of the election — who decided, vote transfer, polarization — at https://eleicoes2026brasil.com/en/analise.
| Indicator | Bahia | Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| Lula's net votes | +3,876,497 | +4,430,191 |
| Lula's lead (points) | +42.62 | +3.58 |
| Change in the gap toward Lula since the 1st round (points) | +4.98 | +5.45 |
| Change in the gap toward the PT since 2022 (points) | −1.62 | +1.78 |
| Abstention in the runoff | 16.71% | 19.22% |
| Blank and null in the runoff | 3.48% | 3.24% |
Frequently asked questions
Who was elected governor of Bahia in 2026?
Jerônimo Rodrigues (PT) was elected governor of Bahia in the 1st round, with 55.80% of valid votes.
Who was elected to the Senate in Bahia in 2026?
Rui Costa (PT) and Jaques Wagner (PT) were elected to the Senate in Bahia, with 30.07% and 27.65% of valid votes.
Who won for president in Bahia in the runoff?
Lula (PT) got more votes in Bahia, with 71.31% of valid votes.
Who won the 1st round for president in Bahia?
In the 1st round, on October 4, Lula (PT) got more votes in Bahia, with 66.17% of valid votes; Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) got 28.53%.
How did the vote for president in Bahia change from the 1st round to the runoff?
In the 1st round, on October 4, Lula (PT) got 66.17% of valid votes in Bahia, and Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) got 28.53%; the other candidates added up to 5.30%. In the runoff, Lula got 71.31% (+5.14 points) and Flávio Bolsonaro got 28.69% (+0.16 points). Lula's lead rose from 37.64 points to 42.62 points.
Who won in Bahia in the 2022 election?
In the 2022 1st round in Bahia, Lula (PT) had 69.73% of valid votes and Jair Bolsonaro (PL) had 24.31%. In the 2022 runoff, Lula (PT) won in Bahia with 72.12% of valid votes.
How did the presidential vote in Bahia change compared with Brazil?
From the 1st round to the runoff, the gap between the two moved 4.98 points toward Lula in Bahia, 0.47 points short of Brazil (5.45 points toward Lula). Against the 2022 runoff, it moved 1.62 points toward the PL, 3.40 points short of Brazil. 0 municipalities changed winner from the 1st round to the runoff: 0 to Lula and 0 to Flávio. Since 2022, 0 went to the PT and 2 to the PL. The capital gave Lula a net +732,320 votes; the other municipalities, +3,144,177.