Updated at 04:06 ·100.00% of polling stations counted · Source: TSE
Brazil Election 2026 in Maranhão
Who won for president in Maranhão in the runoff?
President in Maranhão: Lula (PT) 69.54%, Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) 30.46%. Eduardo Braide (PSD) was elected governor of Maranhão in the 1st round, with 54.71% of valid votes.
PT 1369.54%2,808,231 votes
PL 2230.46%1,229,971 votes0 people watching
President in Maranhão
Both candidates
Lula (PT) got more votes in Maranhão, with 69.54% of valid votes; Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) got 30.46%, with 100.00% of polling stations counted.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % of valid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lula | PT 13 | 2,808,231 | 69.54% |
| Flávio Bolsonaro | PL 22 | 1,229,971 | 30.46% |
2026 1st round
In the 1st round, on October 4, Lula (PT) got more votes in Maranhão, with 63.99% of valid votes; Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) got 30.90%.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % of valid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lula | PT 13 | 2,566,301 | 63.99% |
| Flávio Bolsonaro | PL 22 | 1,239,040 | 30.90% |
| Escritor Augusto Cury | Avante 70 | 84,830 | 2.12% |
| Renan Santos | Missão 14 | 60,387 | 1.51% |
| Ronaldo Caiado | PSD 55 | 50,155 | 1.25% |
| Zema | Novo 30 | 4,584 | 0.11% |
| Samara | UP 80 | 1,795 | 0.04% |
| Hertz Dias | PSTU 16 | 1,459 | 0.04% |
| Clariana Barão | DC 27 | 895 | 0.02% |
| Edmilson Costa | PCB 21 | 475 | 0.01% |
| Veterinário Wilson Grassi | Democrata 35 | 307 | 0.01% |
| Rui Costa Pimenta | PCO 29 | 211 | 0.01% |
Governor (1st round)
Eduardo Braide (PSD) was elected governor of Maranhão in the 1st round, with 54.71% of valid votes.
PSD 5554.71%2,104,122 voteselected
MDB 1535.21%1,354,044 votesAll 7 candidates
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % of valid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Braideelected | PSD 55 | 2,104,122 | 54.71% |
| Orleans Brandão | MDB 15 | 1,354,044 | 35.21% |
| Felipe Camarão | PT 13 | 374,039 | 9.73% |
| André Luís | Missão 14 | 7,905 | 0.21% |
| Saulo Arcangeli | PSTU 16 | 4,693 | 0.12% |
| Reginaldo Lima | PCB 21 | 1,096 | 0.03% |
| Dimas Cassimiro | PCO 29 | 257 | 0.01% |
| Roberto Rocha | PRTB 28 | 48,924 | annulled votes |
Senate (1st round)
Fufuca (PP) and Lahesio Bonfim (Novo) were elected to the Senate in Maranhão, with 21.50% and 20.68% of valid votes.
- Fufuca PP 111elected21.50%
- Lahesio Bonfim Novo 300elected20.68%
- Roseana Sarney MDB 15116.46%
- Weverton Rocha PDT 12315.26%
All 10 candidates
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % of valid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fufucaelected | PP 111 | 1,530,187 | 21.50% |
| Lahesio Bonfimelected | Novo 300 | 1,471,859 | 20.68% |
| Roseana Sarney | MDB 151 | 1,171,634 | 16.46% |
| Weverton Rocha | PDT 123 | 1,086,318 | 15.26% |
| Eliziane Gama | PT 133 | 696,298 | 9.78% |
| Cidônio Gonçalves | PL 222 | 602,997 | 8.47% |
| Dr. Hilton Gonçalo | Mobiliza 333 | 458,681 | 6.44% |
| Enilton Rodrigues | PSOL 500 | 83,949 | 1.18% |
| Wilson Leite | PSTU 160 | 10,908 | 0.15% |
| Raimundo Moreira | PCB 212 | 5,019 | 0.07% |
| Simplício Araújo | DC 277 | 23,995 | annulled votes |
From the 1st round to the runoff
In the 1st round, on October 4, Lula (PT) got 63.99% of valid votes in Maranhão, and Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) got 30.90%; the other candidates added up to 5.11%.
In the runoff, Lula got 69.54% (+5.55 points) and Flávio Bolsonaro got 30.46% (−0.44 points).
Lula's lead rose from 33.09 points to 39.08 points.
| Candidate | Party | 1st round | Runoff | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lula | PT 13 | 63.99% | 69.54% | +5.55 points |
| Flávio Bolsonaro | PL 22 | 30.90% | 30.46% | −0.44 points |
Comparison with 2022
In the 2022 1st round in Maranhão, Lula (PT) had 68.84% of valid votes and Jair Bolsonaro (PL) had 26.02%. In the 2022 runoff, Lula (PT) won in Maranhão with 71.14% of valid votes.
PT: Lula has 69.54% in the 2026 runoff, against 71.14% in the 2022 runoff (−1.6 point).
PL: Flávio Bolsonaro has 30.46% in the 2026 runoff, against 28.86% for Jair Bolsonaro in the 2022 runoff (+1.6 point).
| Party | 2022 | % in 2022 | 2026 | % in 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PT | Lula | 71.14% | Lula | 69.54% | −1.6 point |
| PL | Jair Bolsonaro | 28.86% | Flávio Bolsonaro | 30.46% | +1.6 point |
Analysis: Maranhão and Brazil
Lula got 1,578,260 votes more than Flávio Bolsonaro in Maranhão, Lula's #4 net among the 27 states.
From the 1st round to the runoff, the gap between the two moved 5.99 points toward Lula in Maranhão, 0.54 points beyond Brazil (5.45 points toward Lula). Against the 2022 runoff, it moved 3.20 points toward the PL, 4.98 points short of Brazil.
1 municipalities changed winner from the 1st round to the runoff: 1 to Lula and 0 to Flávio. Since 2022, 0 went to the PT and 2 to the PL. The capital gave Lula a net +149,874 votes; the other municipalities, +1,428,386.
Abstention was 20.36% in the runoff (19.73% in the 1st round; in Brazil, 19.22%), and blank and null votes, 2.17% (3.60% in the 1st round).
More analyses of the election — who decided, vote transfer, polarization — at https://eleicoes2026brasil.com/en/analise.
| Indicator | Maranhão | Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| Lula's net votes | +1,578,260 | +4,430,191 |
| Lula's lead (points) | +39.08 | +3.58 |
| Change in the gap toward Lula since the 1st round (points) | +5.99 | +5.45 |
| Change in the gap toward the PT since 2022 (points) | −3.20 | +1.78 |
| Abstention in the runoff | 20.36% | 19.22% |
| Blank and null in the runoff | 2.17% | 3.24% |
Frequently asked questions
Who was elected governor of Maranhão in 2026?
Eduardo Braide (PSD) was elected governor of Maranhão in the 1st round, with 54.71% of valid votes.
Who was elected to the Senate in Maranhão in 2026?
Fufuca (PP) and Lahesio Bonfim (Novo) were elected to the Senate in Maranhão, with 21.50% and 20.68% of valid votes.
Who won for president in Maranhão in the runoff?
Lula (PT) got more votes in Maranhão, with 69.54% of valid votes.
Who won the 1st round for president in Maranhão?
In the 1st round, on October 4, Lula (PT) got more votes in Maranhão, with 63.99% of valid votes; Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) got 30.90%.
How did the vote for president in Maranhão change from the 1st round to the runoff?
In the 1st round, on October 4, Lula (PT) got 63.99% of valid votes in Maranhão, and Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) got 30.90%; the other candidates added up to 5.11%. In the runoff, Lula got 69.54% (+5.55 points) and Flávio Bolsonaro got 30.46% (−0.44 points). Lula's lead rose from 33.09 points to 39.08 points.
Who won in Maranhão in the 2022 election?
In the 2022 1st round in Maranhão, Lula (PT) had 68.84% of valid votes and Jair Bolsonaro (PL) had 26.02%. In the 2022 runoff, Lula (PT) won in Maranhão with 71.14% of valid votes.
How did the presidential vote in Maranhão change compared with Brazil?
From the 1st round to the runoff, the gap between the two moved 5.99 points toward Lula in Maranhão, 0.54 points beyond Brazil (5.45 points toward Lula). Against the 2022 runoff, it moved 3.20 points toward the PL, 4.98 points short of Brazil. 1 municipalities changed winner from the 1st round to the runoff: 1 to Lula and 0 to Flávio. Since 2022, 0 went to the PT and 2 to the PL. The capital gave Lula a net +149,874 votes; the other municipalities, +1,428,386.