Updated at 04:06 ·100.00% of polling stations counted · Source: TSE
Brazil Election 2026 in Goiás
Who won for president in Goiás in the runoff?
President in Goiás: Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) 59.66%, Lula (PT) 40.34%. Daniel Vilela (MDB) was elected governor of Goiás in the 1st round, with 59.17% of valid votes.
PL 2259.66%2,345,334 votes
PT 1340.34%1,585,555 votes0 people watching
President in Goiás
Both candidates
Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) got more votes in Goiás, with 59.66% of valid votes; Lula (PT) got 40.34%, with 100.00% of polling stations counted.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % of valid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flávio Bolsonaro | PL 22 | 2,345,334 | 59.66% |
| Lula | PT 13 | 1,585,555 | 40.34% |
2026 1st round
In the 1st round, on October 4, Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) got more votes in Goiás, with 53.60% of valid votes; Lula (PT) got 31.06%.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % of valid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flávio Bolsonaro | PL 22 | 2,051,888 | 53.60% |
| Lula | PT 13 | 1,188,880 | 31.06% |
| Ronaldo Caiado | PSD 55 | 472,041 | 12.33% |
| Renan Santos | Missão 14 | 54,105 | 1.41% |
| Escritor Augusto Cury | Avante 70 | 53,849 | 1.41% |
| Zema | Novo 30 | 2,672 | 0.07% |
| Samara | UP 80 | 2,087 | 0.05% |
| Hertz Dias | PSTU 16 | 668 | 0.02% |
| Clariana Barão | DC 27 | 559 | 0.01% |
| Edmilson Costa | PCB 21 | 468 | 0.01% |
| Veterinário Wilson Grassi | Democrata 35 | 346 | 0.01% |
| Rui Costa Pimenta | PCO 29 | 260 | 0.01% |
Governor (1st round)
Daniel Vilela (MDB) was elected governor of Goiás in the 1st round, with 59.17% of valid votes.
MDB 1559.17%2,148,218 voteselected
PL 2221.96%797,141 votesAll 6 candidates
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % of valid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Vilelaelected | MDB 15 | 2,148,218 | 59.17% |
| Wilder Morais | PL 22 | 797,141 | 21.96% |
| Luis Cesar Bueno | PT 13 | 356,692 | 9.82% |
| Marconi Perillo | PSDB 45 | 315,676 | 8.69% |
| Luciana Amorim | UP 80 | 11,632 | 0.32% |
| Danilo da Silva | PCO 29 | 1,217 | 0.03% |
Senate (1st round)
Gustavo Gayer (PL) and Gracinha Caiado (União) were elected to the Senate in Goiás, with 24.53% and 21.83% of valid votes.
- Gustavo Gayer PL 222elected24.53%
- Gracinha Caiado União 444elected21.83%
- Dr. Zacharias Calil MDB 15514.94%
- Oséias Varão PL 22710.13%
All 11 candidates
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % of valid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gustavo Gayerelected | PL 222 | 1,639,247 | 24.53% |
| Gracinha Caiadoelected | União 444 | 1,458,522 | 21.83% |
| Dr. Zacharias Calil | MDB 155 | 998,319 | 14.94% |
| Oséias Varão | PL 227 | 676,930 | 10.13% |
| Vanderlan Cardoso | PSD 555 | 633,843 | 9.49% |
| Gustavo Mendanha | PRD 251 | 578,418 | 8.66% |
| Isaura Lemos | PSB 400 | 348,290 | 5.21% |
| Cíntia Dias | PSOL 500 | 288,637 | 4.32% |
| Ernesto Roller | PSDB 456 | 28,927 | 0.43% |
| Iure Castro | Cidadania 234 | 23,714 | 0.35% |
| Guilherme Darques | UP 800 | 7,147 | 0.11% |
From the 1st round to the runoff
In the 1st round, on October 4, Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) got 53.60% of valid votes in Goiás, and Lula (PT) got 31.06%; the other candidates added up to 15.34%.
In the runoff, Flávio Bolsonaro got 59.66% (+6.06 points) and Lula got 40.34% (+9.28 points).
Flávio Bolsonaro's lead fell from 22.54 points to 19.32 points.
| Candidate | Party | 1st round | Runoff | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flávio Bolsonaro | PL 22 | 53.60% | 59.66% | +6.06 points |
| Lula | PT 13 | 31.06% | 40.34% | +9.28 points |
Comparison with 2022
In the 2022 1st round in Goiás, Lula (PT) had 39.51% of valid votes and Jair Bolsonaro (PL) had 52.16%. In the 2022 runoff, Jair Bolsonaro (PL) won in Goiás with 58.71% of valid votes.
PL: Flávio Bolsonaro has 59.66% in the 2026 runoff, against 58.71% for Jair Bolsonaro in the 2022 runoff (+1.0 point).
PT: Lula has 40.34% in the 2026 runoff, against 41.29% in the 2022 runoff (−1.0 point).
| Party | 2022 | % in 2022 | 2026 | % in 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PL | Jair Bolsonaro | 58.71% | Flávio Bolsonaro | 59.66% | +1.0 point |
| PT | Lula | 41.29% | Lula | 40.34% | −1.0 point |
Analysis: Goiás and Brazil
Flávio Bolsonaro got 759,779 votes more than Lula in Goiás, Flávio's #5 net among the 27 states.
From the 1st round to the runoff, the gap between the two moved 3.22 points toward Lula in Goiás, 2.23 points short of Brazil (5.45 points toward Lula). Against the 2022 runoff, it moved 1.90 points toward the PL, 3.68 points short of Brazil.
15 municipalities changed winner from the 1st round to the runoff: 14 to Lula and 1 to Flávio. Since 2022, 1 went to the PT and 30 to the PL. The capital gave Lula a net −203,524 votes; the other municipalities, −556,255.
Abstention was 20.34% in the runoff (21.83% in the 1st round; in Brazil, 19.22%), and blank and null votes, 2.88% (3.62% in the 1st round).
More analyses of the election — who decided, vote transfer, polarization — at https://eleicoes2026brasil.com/en/analise.
| Indicator | Goiás | Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| Lula's net votes | −759,779 | +4,430,191 |
| Lula's lead (points) | −19.32 | +3.58 |
| Change in the gap toward Lula since the 1st round (points) | +3.22 | +5.45 |
| Change in the gap toward the PT since 2022 (points) | −1.90 | +1.78 |
| Abstention in the runoff | 20.34% | 19.22% |
| Blank and null in the runoff | 2.88% | 3.24% |
Frequently asked questions
Who was elected governor of Goiás in 2026?
Daniel Vilela (MDB) was elected governor of Goiás in the 1st round, with 59.17% of valid votes.
Who was elected to the Senate in Goiás in 2026?
Gustavo Gayer (PL) and Gracinha Caiado (União) were elected to the Senate in Goiás, with 24.53% and 21.83% of valid votes.
Who won for president in Goiás in the runoff?
Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) got more votes in Goiás, with 59.66% of valid votes.
Who won the 1st round for president in Goiás?
In the 1st round, on October 4, Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) got more votes in Goiás, with 53.60% of valid votes; Lula (PT) got 31.06%.
How did the vote for president in Goiás change from the 1st round to the runoff?
In the 1st round, on October 4, Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) got 53.60% of valid votes in Goiás, and Lula (PT) got 31.06%; the other candidates added up to 15.34%. In the runoff, Flávio Bolsonaro got 59.66% (+6.06 points) and Lula got 40.34% (+9.28 points). Flávio Bolsonaro's lead fell from 22.54 points to 19.32 points.
Who won in Goiás in the 2022 election?
In the 2022 1st round in Goiás, Lula (PT) had 39.51% of valid votes and Jair Bolsonaro (PL) had 52.16%. In the 2022 runoff, Jair Bolsonaro (PL) won in Goiás with 58.71% of valid votes.
How did the presidential vote in Goiás change compared with Brazil?
From the 1st round to the runoff, the gap between the two moved 3.22 points toward Lula in Goiás, 2.23 points short of Brazil (5.45 points toward Lula). Against the 2022 runoff, it moved 1.90 points toward the PL, 3.68 points short of Brazil. 15 municipalities changed winner from the 1st round to the runoff: 14 to Lula and 1 to Flávio. Since 2022, 1 went to the PT and 30 to the PL. The capital gave Lula a net −203,524 votes; the other municipalities, −556,255.