Updated at 04:06 ·100.00% of polling stations counted · Source: TSE
Brazil Election 2026 in the Federal District
Who won for president in the Federal District in the runoff?
President in the Federal District: Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) 54.28%, Lula (PT) 45.72%. Celina Leão (PP) was elected governor of the Federal District in the runoff, with 57.18% of valid votes.
PL 2254.28%979,542 votes
PT 1345.72%825,224 votes0 people watching
President in the Federal District
Both candidates
Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) got more votes in the Federal District, with 54.28% of valid votes; Lula (PT) got 45.72%, with 100.00% of polling stations counted.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % of valid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flávio Bolsonaro | PL 22 | 979,542 | 54.28% |
| Lula | PT 13 | 825,224 | 45.72% |
2026 1st round
In the 1st round, on October 4, Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) got more votes in the Federal District, with 51.31% of valid votes; Lula (PT) got 38.11%.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % of valid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flávio Bolsonaro | PL 22 | 909,616 | 51.31% |
| Lula | PT 13 | 675,627 | 38.11% |
| Ronaldo Caiado | PSD 55 | 85,076 | 4.80% |
| Renan Santos | Missão 14 | 46,714 | 2.64% |
| Escritor Augusto Cury | Avante 70 | 45,979 | 2.59% |
| Zema | Novo 30 | 4,915 | 0.28% |
| Samara | UP 80 | 2,297 | 0.13% |
| Hertz Dias | PSTU 16 | 828 | 0.05% |
| Clariana Barão | DC 27 | 716 | 0.04% |
| Rui Costa Pimenta | PCO 29 | 382 | 0.02% |
| Edmilson Costa | PCB 21 | 334 | 0.02% |
| Veterinário Wilson Grassi | Democrata 35 | 324 | 0.02% |
Governor
Celina Leão (PP) was elected governor of the Federal District in the runoff, with 57.18% of valid votes.
PP 1157.18%987,142 voteselected
PT 1342.82%739,130 votesBoth candidates
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % of valid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Celina Leãoelected | PP 11 | 987,142 | 57.18% |
| Leandro Grass | PT 13 | 739,130 | 42.82% |
Senate (1st round)
Michelle Bolsonaro (PL) and Bia Kicis (PL) were elected to the Senate in the Federal District, with 29.09% and 27.48% of valid votes.
- Michelle Bolsonaro PL 222elected29.09%
- Bia Kicis PL 223elected27.48%
- Leila do Vôlei PDT 12321.27%
- Erika Kokay PT 13118.94%
All 10 candidates
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % of valid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michelle Bolsonaroelected | PL 222 | 938,496 | 29.09% |
| Bia Kiciselected | PL 223 | 886,616 | 27.48% |
| Leila do Vôlei | PDT 123 | 686,340 | 21.27% |
| Erika Kokay | PT 131 | 610,950 | 18.94% |
| Sebastião Coelho | Novo 300 | 67,396 | 2.09% |
| Professor Guilherme Amorim | UP 800 | 14,861 | 0.46% |
| Guto Felício dos Santos | PSDB 456 | 9,534 | 0.30% |
| Marley | Avante 700 | 6,522 | 0.20% |
| Zanata | PSTU 161 | 3,572 | 0.11% |
| David Horn | PCO 290 | 2,032 | 0.06% |
| Tiago | Agir 360 | 4,238 | annulled votes |
From the 1st round to the runoff
In the 1st round, on October 4, Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) got 51.31% of valid votes in the Federal District, and Lula (PT) got 38.11%; the other candidates added up to 10.58%.
In the runoff, Flávio Bolsonaro got 54.28% (+2.97 points) and Lula got 45.72% (+7.61 points).
Flávio Bolsonaro's lead fell from 13.20 points to 8.56 points.
| Candidate | Party | 1st round | Runoff | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flávio Bolsonaro | PL 22 | 51.31% | 54.28% | +2.97 points |
| Lula | PT 13 | 38.11% | 45.72% | +7.61 points |
Comparison with 2022
In the 2022 1st round in the Federal District, Lula (PT) had 36.85% of valid votes and Jair Bolsonaro (PL) had 51.65%. In the 2022 runoff, Jair Bolsonaro (PL) won in the Federal District with 58.81% of valid votes.
PL: Flávio Bolsonaro has 54.28% in the 2026 runoff, against 58.81% for Jair Bolsonaro in the 2022 runoff (−4.5 points).
PT: Lula has 45.72% in the 2026 runoff, against 41.19% in the 2022 runoff (+4.5 points).
| Party | 2022 | % in 2022 | 2026 | % in 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PL | Jair Bolsonaro | 58.81% | Flávio Bolsonaro | 54.28% | −4.5 points |
| PT | Lula | 41.19% | Lula | 45.72% | +4.5 points |
Analysis: Federal District and Brazil
Flávio Bolsonaro got 154,318 votes more than Lula in the Federal District, Flávio's #11 net among the 27 states.
From the 1st round to the runoff, the gap between the two moved 4.64 points toward Lula in the Federal District, 0.81 points short of Brazil (5.45 points toward Lula). Against the 2022 runoff, it moved 9.06 points toward the PT, 7.28 points beyond 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 0 to the PL. The capital gave Lula a net −154,318 votes; the other municipalities, 0.
Abstention was 17.30% in the runoff (18.90% in the 1st round; in Brazil, 19.22%), and blank and null votes, 3.40% (3.20% in the 1st round).
More analyses of the election — who decided, vote transfer, polarization — at https://eleicoes2026brasil.com/en/analise.
| Indicator | Federal District | Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| Lula's net votes | −154,318 | +4,430,191 |
| Lula's lead (points) | −8.56 | +3.58 |
| Change in the gap toward Lula since the 1st round (points) | +4.64 | +5.45 |
| Change in the gap toward the PT since 2022 (points) | +9.06 | +1.78 |
| Abstention in the runoff | 17.30% | 19.22% |
| Blank and null in the runoff | 3.40% | 3.24% |
Frequently asked questions
Who was elected governor of the Federal District in 2026?
Celina Leão (PP) was elected governor of the Federal District in the runoff, with 57.18% of valid votes.
Who was elected to the Senate in the Federal District in 2026?
Michelle Bolsonaro (PL) and Bia Kicis (PL) were elected to the Senate in the Federal District, with 29.09% and 27.48% of valid votes.
Who won for president in the Federal District in the runoff?
Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) got more votes in the Federal District, with 54.28% of valid votes.
Who won the 1st round for president in the Federal District?
In the 1st round, on October 4, Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) got more votes in the Federal District, with 51.31% of valid votes; Lula (PT) got 38.11%.
How did the vote for president in the Federal District change from the 1st round to the runoff?
In the 1st round, on October 4, Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) got 51.31% of valid votes in the Federal District, and Lula (PT) got 38.11%; the other candidates added up to 10.58%. In the runoff, Flávio Bolsonaro got 54.28% (+2.97 points) and Lula got 45.72% (+7.61 points). Flávio Bolsonaro's lead fell from 13.20 points to 8.56 points.
Who won in the Federal District in the 2022 election?
In the 2022 1st round in the Federal District, Lula (PT) had 36.85% of valid votes and Jair Bolsonaro (PL) had 51.65%. In the 2022 runoff, Jair Bolsonaro (PL) won in the Federal District with 58.81% of valid votes.
How did the presidential vote in the Federal District change compared with Brazil?
From the 1st round to the runoff, the gap between the two moved 4.64 points toward Lula in the Federal District, 0.81 points short of Brazil (5.45 points toward Lula). Against the 2022 runoff, it moved 9.06 points toward the PT, 7.28 points beyond 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 0 to the PL. The capital gave Lula a net −154,318 votes; the other municipalities, 0.