Updated at 04:06 ·100.00% of polling stations counted · Source: TSE
Brazil Election 2026 in Paraíba
Who won for president in Paraíba in the runoff?
President in Paraíba: Lula (PT) 67.46%, Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) 32.54%. Lucas Ribeiro (PP) was elected governor of Paraíba in the 1st round, with 64.30% of valid votes.
PT 1367.46%1,794,059 votes
PL 2232.54%865,210 votes0 people watching
President in Paraíba
Both candidates
Lula (PT) got more votes in Paraíba, with 67.46% of valid votes; Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) got 32.54%, with 100.00% of polling stations counted.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % of valid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lula | PT 13 | 1,794,059 | 67.46% |
| Flávio Bolsonaro | PL 22 | 865,210 | 32.54% |
2026 1st round
In the 1st round, on October 4, Lula (PT) got more votes in Paraíba, with 61.31% of valid votes; Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) got 33.07%.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % of valid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lula | PT 13 | 1,541,127 | 61.31% |
| Flávio Bolsonaro | PL 22 | 831,377 | 33.07% |
| Escritor Augusto Cury | Avante 70 | 73,831 | 2.94% |
| Renan Santos | Missão 14 | 42,247 | 1.68% |
| Ronaldo Caiado | PSD 55 | 19,511 | 0.78% |
| Zema | Novo 30 | 1,988 | 0.08% |
| Samara | UP 80 | 1,593 | 0.06% |
| Hertz Dias | PSTU 16 | 627 | 0.02% |
| Clariana Barão | DC 27 | 604 | 0.02% |
| Edmilson Costa | PCB 21 | 347 | 0.01% |
| Rui Costa Pimenta | PCO 29 | 274 | 0.01% |
| Veterinário Wilson Grassi | Democrata 35 | 221 | 0.01% |
Governor (1st round)
Lucas Ribeiro (PP) was elected governor of Paraíba in the 1st round, with 64.30% of valid votes.
PP 1164.30%1,470,252 voteselected
PL 2224.18%552,836 votesAll 5 candidates
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % of valid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucas Ribeiroelected | PP 11 | 1,470,252 | 64.30% |
| Efraim Filho | PL 22 | 552,836 | 24.18% |
| Cícero Lucena | MDB 15 | 252,884 | 11.06% |
| Yuri Ezequiel | UP 80 | 8,272 | 0.36% |
| Camilo Duarte | PCO 29 | 2,378 | 0.10% |
Senate (1st round)
João Azevêdo (PSB) and Veneziano (MDB) were elected to the Senate in Paraíba, with 32.50% and 22.76% of valid votes.
- João Azevêdo PSB 400elected32.50%
- Veneziano MDB 155elected22.76%
- Nabor Republicanos 10020.91%
- Dr. Marcelo Queiroga PL 22212.46%
All 10 candidates
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % of valid |
|---|---|---|---|
| João Azevêdoelected | PSB 400 | 1,391,994 | 32.50% |
| Venezianoelected | MDB 155 | 974,550 | 22.76% |
| Nabor | Republicanos 100 | 895,398 | 20.91% |
| Dr. Marcelo Queiroga | PL 222 | 533,723 | 12.46% |
| Major Fábio | Novo 300 | 329,160 | 7.69% |
| André Gadelha | MDB 151 | 121,172 | 2.83% |
| Rosilene Santana | UP 800 | 21,471 | 0.50% |
| Rinaldo Júnior | DC 272 | 8,519 | 0.20% |
| João Batista | UP 801 | 4,099 | 0.10% |
| Adriano Trajano | PCO 290 | 2,676 | 0.06% |
From the 1st round to the runoff
In the 1st round, on October 4, Lula (PT) got 61.31% of valid votes in Paraíba, and Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) got 33.07%; the other candidates added up to 5.62%.
In the runoff, Lula got 67.46% (+6.15 points) and Flávio Bolsonaro got 32.54% (−0.53 points).
Lula's lead rose from 28.24 points to 34.92 points.
| Candidate | Party | 1st round | Runoff | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lula | PT 13 | 61.31% | 67.46% | +6.15 points |
| Flávio Bolsonaro | PL 22 | 33.07% | 32.54% | −0.53 points |
Comparison with 2022
In the 2022 1st round in Paraíba, Lula (PT) had 64.21% of valid votes and Jair Bolsonaro (PL) had 29.62%. In the 2022 runoff, Lula (PT) won in Paraíba with 66.62% of valid votes.
PT: Lula has 67.46% in the 2026 runoff, against 66.62% in the 2022 runoff (+0.8 point).
PL: Flávio Bolsonaro has 32.54% in the 2026 runoff, against 33.38% for Jair Bolsonaro in the 2022 runoff (−0.8 point).
| Party | 2022 | % in 2022 | 2026 | % in 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PT | Lula | 66.62% | Lula | 67.46% | +0.8 point |
| PL | Jair Bolsonaro | 33.38% | Flávio Bolsonaro | 32.54% | −0.8 point |
Analysis: Paraíba and Brazil
Lula got 928,849 votes more than Flávio Bolsonaro in Paraíba, Lula's #6 net among the 27 states.
From the 1st round to the runoff, the gap between the two moved 6.68 points toward Lula in Paraíba, 1.23 points beyond Brazil (5.45 points toward Lula). Against the 2022 runoff, it moved 1.68 points toward the PT, 0.10 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 0 to the PL. The capital gave Lula a net +37,865 votes; the other municipalities, +890,984.
Abstention was 15.54% in the runoff (17.38% in the 1st round; in Brazil, 19.22%), and blank and null votes, 3.07% (6.34% in the 1st round).
More analyses of the election — who decided, vote transfer, polarization — at https://eleicoes2026brasil.com/en/analise.
| Indicator | Paraíba | Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| Lula's net votes | +928,849 | +4,430,191 |
| Lula's lead (points) | +34.92 | +3.58 |
| Change in the gap toward Lula since the 1st round (points) | +6.68 | +5.45 |
| Change in the gap toward the PT since 2022 (points) | +1.68 | +1.78 |
| Abstention in the runoff | 15.54% | 19.22% |
| Blank and null in the runoff | 3.07% | 3.24% |
Frequently asked questions
Who was elected governor of Paraíba in 2026?
Lucas Ribeiro (PP) was elected governor of Paraíba in the 1st round, with 64.30% of valid votes.
Who was elected to the Senate in Paraíba in 2026?
João Azevêdo (PSB) and Veneziano (MDB) were elected to the Senate in Paraíba, with 32.50% and 22.76% of valid votes.
Who won for president in Paraíba in the runoff?
Lula (PT) got more votes in Paraíba, with 67.46% of valid votes.
Who won the 1st round for president in Paraíba?
In the 1st round, on October 4, Lula (PT) got more votes in Paraíba, with 61.31% of valid votes; Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) got 33.07%.
How did the vote for president in Paraíba change from the 1st round to the runoff?
In the 1st round, on October 4, Lula (PT) got 61.31% of valid votes in Paraíba, and Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) got 33.07%; the other candidates added up to 5.62%. In the runoff, Lula got 67.46% (+6.15 points) and Flávio Bolsonaro got 32.54% (−0.53 points). Lula's lead rose from 28.24 points to 34.92 points.
Who won in Paraíba in the 2022 election?
In the 2022 1st round in Paraíba, Lula (PT) had 64.21% of valid votes and Jair Bolsonaro (PL) had 29.62%. In the 2022 runoff, Lula (PT) won in Paraíba with 66.62% of valid votes.
How did the presidential vote in Paraíba change compared with Brazil?
From the 1st round to the runoff, the gap between the two moved 6.68 points toward Lula in Paraíba, 1.23 points beyond Brazil (5.45 points toward Lula). Against the 2022 runoff, it moved 1.68 points toward the PT, 0.10 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 0 to the PL. The capital gave Lula a net +37,865 votes; the other municipalities, +890,984.