Updated at 04:06 ·100.00% of polling stations counted · Source: TSE
Brazil Election 2026 in Espírito Santo
Who won for president in Espírito Santo in the runoff?
President in Espírito Santo: Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) 56.37%, Lula (PT) 43.63%. Lorenzo Pazolini (Republicanos) was elected governor of Espírito Santo in the runoff, with 52.17% of valid votes.
PL 2256.37%1,294,504 votes
PT 1343.63%1,001,965 votes0 people watching
President in Espírito Santo
Both candidates
Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) got more votes in Espírito Santo, with 56.37% of valid votes; Lula (PT) got 43.63%, with 100.00% of polling stations counted.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % of valid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flávio Bolsonaro | PL 22 | 1,294,504 | 56.37% |
| Lula | PT 13 | 1,001,965 | 43.63% |
2026 1st round
In the 1st round, on October 4, Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) got more votes in Espírito Santo, with 54.78% of valid votes; Lula (PT) got 37.76%.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % of valid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flávio Bolsonaro | PL 22 | 1,233,194 | 54.78% |
| Lula | PT 13 | 850,028 | 37.76% |
| Escritor Augusto Cury | Avante 70 | 65,121 | 2.89% |
| Renan Santos | Missão 14 | 53,236 | 2.36% |
| Ronaldo Caiado | PSD 55 | 39,097 | 1.74% |
| Zema | Novo 30 | 5,873 | 0.26% |
| Samara | UP 80 | 1,973 | 0.09% |
| Clariana Barão | DC 27 | 974 | 0.04% |
| Hertz Dias | PSTU 16 | 638 | 0.03% |
| Edmilson Costa | PCB 21 | 388 | 0.02% |
| Veterinário Wilson Grassi | Democrata 35 | 311 | 0.01% |
| Rui Costa Pimenta | PCO 29 | 245 | 0.01% |
Governor
Lorenzo Pazolini (Republicanos) was elected governor of Espírito Santo in the runoff, with 52.17% of valid votes.
Republicanos 1052.17%1,151,818 voteselected
MDB 1547.83%1,056,119 votesBoth candidates
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % of valid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lorenzo Pazolinielected | Republicanos 10 | 1,151,818 | 52.17% |
| Ricardo Ferraço | MDB 15 | 1,056,119 | 47.83% |
Senate (1st round)
Renato Casagrande (PSB) and Evair de Melo (Republicanos) were elected to the Senate in Espírito Santo, with 24.70% and 24.39% of valid votes.
- Renato Casagrande PSB 400elected24.70%
- Evair de Melo Republicanos 100elected24.39%
- Maguinha Malta PL 22218.90%
- Fabiano Contarato PT 13312.94%
All 11 candidates
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % of valid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renato Casagrandeelected | PSB 400 | 995,361 | 24.70% |
| Evair de Meloelected | Republicanos 100 | 982,978 | 24.39% |
| Maguinha Malta | PL 222 | 761,722 | 18.90% |
| Fabiano Contarato | PT 133 | 521,431 | 12.94% |
| Sergio Meneguelli | PSD 556 | 301,897 | 7.49% |
| Marcos do Val | Avante 700 | 167,900 | 4.17% |
| Rose de Freitas | MDB 156 | 164,383 | 4.08% |
| Callegari | DC 277 | 50,150 | 1.24% |
| Professor Fabian | PSOL 500 | 42,902 | 1.06% |
| Leonardo Monjardim | Novo 300 | 25,505 | 0.63% |
| Rodney Miranda | PRTB 280 | 15,698 | 0.39% |
From the 1st round to the runoff
In the 1st round, on October 4, Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) got 54.78% of valid votes in Espírito Santo, and Lula (PT) got 37.76%; the other candidates added up to 7.46%.
In the runoff, Flávio Bolsonaro got 56.37% (+1.59 points) and Lula got 43.63% (+5.87 points).
Flávio Bolsonaro's lead fell from 17.02 points to 12.74 points.
| Candidate | Party | 1st round | Runoff | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flávio Bolsonaro | PL 22 | 54.78% | 56.37% | +1.59 points |
| Lula | PT 13 | 37.76% | 43.63% | +5.87 points |
Comparison with 2022
In the 2022 1st round in Espírito Santo, Lula (PT) had 40.40% of valid votes and Jair Bolsonaro (PL) had 52.23%. In the 2022 runoff, Jair Bolsonaro (PL) won in Espírito Santo with 58.04% of valid votes.
PL: Flávio Bolsonaro has 56.37% in the 2026 runoff, against 58.04% for Jair Bolsonaro in the 2022 runoff (−1.7 point).
PT: Lula has 43.63% in the 2026 runoff, against 41.96% in the 2022 runoff (+1.7 point).
| Party | 2022 | % in 2022 | 2026 | % in 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PL | Jair Bolsonaro | 58.04% | Flávio Bolsonaro | 56.37% | −1.7 point |
| PT | Lula | 41.96% | Lula | 43.63% | +1.7 point |
Analysis: Espírito Santo and Brazil
Flávio Bolsonaro got 292,539 votes more than Lula in Espírito Santo, Flávio's #10 net among the 27 states.
From the 1st round to the runoff, the gap between the two moved 4.28 points toward Lula in Espírito Santo, 1.17 points short of Brazil (5.45 points toward Lula). Against the 2022 runoff, it moved 3.34 points toward the PT, 1.56 points beyond Brazil.
3 municipalities changed winner from the 1st round to the runoff: 3 to Lula and 0 to Flávio. Since 2022, 1 went to the PT and 0 to the PL. The capital gave Lula a net −7,727 votes; the other municipalities, −284,812.
Abstention was 19.47% in the runoff (21.37% in the 1st round; in Brazil, 19.22%), and blank and null votes, 4.68% (4.30% in the 1st round).
More analyses of the election — who decided, vote transfer, polarization — at https://eleicoes2026brasil.com/en/analise.
| Indicator | Espírito Santo | Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| Lula's net votes | −292,539 | +4,430,191 |
| Lula's lead (points) | −12.74 | +3.58 |
| Change in the gap toward Lula since the 1st round (points) | +4.28 | +5.45 |
| Change in the gap toward the PT since 2022 (points) | +3.34 | +1.78 |
| Abstention in the runoff | 19.47% | 19.22% |
| Blank and null in the runoff | 4.68% | 3.24% |
Frequently asked questions
Who was elected governor of Espírito Santo in 2026?
Lorenzo Pazolini (Republicanos) was elected governor of Espírito Santo in the runoff, with 52.17% of valid votes.
Who was elected to the Senate in Espírito Santo in 2026?
Renato Casagrande (PSB) and Evair de Melo (Republicanos) were elected to the Senate in Espírito Santo, with 24.70% and 24.39% of valid votes.
Who won for president in Espírito Santo in the runoff?
Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) got more votes in Espírito Santo, with 56.37% of valid votes.
Who won the 1st round for president in Espírito Santo?
In the 1st round, on October 4, Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) got more votes in Espírito Santo, with 54.78% of valid votes; Lula (PT) got 37.76%.
How did the vote for president in Espírito Santo change from the 1st round to the runoff?
In the 1st round, on October 4, Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) got 54.78% of valid votes in Espírito Santo, and Lula (PT) got 37.76%; the other candidates added up to 7.46%. In the runoff, Flávio Bolsonaro got 56.37% (+1.59 points) and Lula got 43.63% (+5.87 points). Flávio Bolsonaro's lead fell from 17.02 points to 12.74 points.
Who won in Espírito Santo in the 2022 election?
In the 2022 1st round in Espírito Santo, Lula (PT) had 40.40% of valid votes and Jair Bolsonaro (PL) had 52.23%. In the 2022 runoff, Jair Bolsonaro (PL) won in Espírito Santo with 58.04% of valid votes.
How did the presidential vote in Espírito Santo change compared with Brazil?
From the 1st round to the runoff, the gap between the two moved 4.28 points toward Lula in Espírito Santo, 1.17 points short of Brazil (5.45 points toward Lula). Against the 2022 runoff, it moved 3.34 points toward the PT, 1.56 points beyond Brazil. 3 municipalities changed winner from the 1st round to the runoff: 3 to Lula and 0 to Flávio. Since 2022, 1 went to the PT and 0 to the PL. The capital gave Lula a net −7,727 votes; the other municipalities, −284,812.