Updated at 04:06 ·100.00% of polling stations counted · Source: TSE
Brazil Election 2026 in Piauí
Who won for president in Piauí in the runoff?
President in Piauí: Lula (PT) 75.88%, Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) 24.12%. Rafael Fonteles (PT) was elected governor of Piauí in the 1st round, with 71.08% of valid votes.
PT 1375.88%1,653,989 votes
PL 2224.12%525,859 votes0 people watching
President in Piauí
Both candidates
Lula (PT) got more votes in Piauí, with 75.88% of valid votes; Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) got 24.12%, with 100.00% of polling stations counted.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % of valid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lula | PT 13 | 1,653,989 | 75.88% |
| Flávio Bolsonaro | PL 22 | 525,859 | 24.12% |
2026 1st round
In the 1st round, on October 4, Lula (PT) got more votes in Piauí, with 70.99% of valid votes; Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) got 24.09%.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % of valid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lula | PT 13 | 1,523,710 | 70.99% |
| Flávio Bolsonaro | PL 22 | 517,028 | 24.09% |
| Escritor Augusto Cury | Avante 70 | 47,692 | 2.22% |
| Renan Santos | Missão 14 | 32,274 | 1.50% |
| Ronaldo Caiado | PSD 55 | 21,629 | 1.01% |
| Zema | Novo 30 | 1,357 | 0.06% |
| Samara | UP 80 | 1,099 | 0.05% |
| Clariana Barão | DC 27 | 504 | 0.02% |
| Hertz Dias | PSTU 16 | 443 | 0.02% |
| Edmilson Costa | PCB 21 | 319 | 0.01% |
| Veterinário Wilson Grassi | Democrata 35 | 193 | 0.01% |
| Rui Costa Pimenta | PCO 29 | 146 | 0.01% |
Governor (1st round)
Rafael Fonteles (PT) was elected governor of Piauí in the 1st round, with 71.08% of valid votes.
PT 1371.08%1,436,697 voteselected
PP 1127.61%557,972 votesAll 6 candidates
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % of valid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Fonteleselected | PT 13 | 1,436,697 | 71.08% |
| Joel Rodrigues | PP 11 | 557,972 | 27.61% |
| Professor Gisvaldo | PSOL 50 | 10,002 | 0.49% |
| Dra. Lúcia Santos | PSDB 45 | 9,611 | 0.48% |
| Elizeu Aguiar | Novo 30 | 5,141 | 0.25% |
| Santiago Belizário | UP 80 | 1,777 | 0.09% |
| Geraldo Carvalho | PSTU 16 | 1,858 | annulled votes |
| Lourdes Melo | PCO 29 | 1,296 | annulled votes |
| Professor Jurity | DC 27 | 1,102 | annulled votes |
| Ravenna da Inclusão | Democrata 35 | 819 | annulled votes |
Senate (1st round)
Marcelo Castro (MDB) and Júlio César o Julim do Lula (PSD) were elected to the Senate in Piauí, with 35.92% and 27.17% of valid votes.
- Marcelo Castro MDB 151elected35.92%
- Júlio César o Julim do Lula PSD 555elected27.17%
- Ciro Nogueira PP 11124.86%
- Tiago Junqueira PL 2228.91%
All 10 candidates
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % of valid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marcelo Castroelected | MDB 151 | 1,307,833 | 35.92% |
| Júlio César o Julim do Lulaelected | PSD 555 | 989,146 | 27.17% |
| Ciro Nogueira | PP 111 | 904,961 | 24.86% |
| Tiago Junqueira | PL 222 | 324,530 | 8.91% |
| Antônio Barros | Novo 300 | 38,544 | 1.06% |
| Maria Madalena Nunes | PSOL 505 | 27,015 | 0.74% |
| Antônio José Lira | Avante 700 | 22,408 | 0.62% |
| Francinaldo Leão | PSOL 500 | 11,429 | 0.31% |
| Jorge Lopes | PSDB 456 | 9,174 | 0.25% |
| Pedro Laurentino | UP 800 | 5,909 | 0.16% |
| Dionísio Carvalho | DC 277 | 7,832 | annulled votes |
| Jardenya Bezerra | Democrata 355 | 6,476 | annulled votes |
| Irmão Evandro Marques | DC 278 | 6,279 | annulled votes |
| Danniel Rocha | PSTU 166 | 2,790 | annulled votes |
| Missionário Evandro Craveiro | Democrata 350 | 1,513 | annulled votes |
| Cloves José | PCO 291 | 634 | annulled votes |
From the 1st round to the runoff
In the 1st round, on October 4, Lula (PT) got 70.99% of valid votes in Piauí, and Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) got 24.09%; the other candidates added up to 4.92%.
In the runoff, Lula got 75.88% (+4.89 points) and Flávio Bolsonaro got 24.12% (+0.03 points).
Lula's lead rose from 46.90 points to 51.76 points.
| Candidate | Party | 1st round | Runoff | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lula | PT 13 | 70.99% | 75.88% | +4.89 points |
| Flávio Bolsonaro | PL 22 | 24.09% | 24.12% | +0.03 points |
Comparison with 2022
In the 2022 1st round in Piauí, Lula (PT) had 74.25% of valid votes and Jair Bolsonaro (PL) had 19.90%. In the 2022 runoff, Lula (PT) won in Piauí with 76.86% of valid votes.
PT: Lula has 75.88% in the 2026 runoff, against 76.86% in the 2022 runoff (−1.0 point).
PL: Flávio Bolsonaro has 24.12% in the 2026 runoff, against 23.14% for Jair Bolsonaro in the 2022 runoff (+1.0 point).
| Party | 2022 | % in 2022 | 2026 | % in 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PT | Lula | 76.86% | Lula | 75.88% | −1.0 point |
| PL | Jair Bolsonaro | 23.14% | Flávio Bolsonaro | 24.12% | +1.0 point |
Analysis: Piauí and Brazil
Lula got 1,128,130 votes more than Flávio Bolsonaro in Piauí, Lula's #5 net among the 27 states.
From the 1st round to the runoff, the gap between the two moved 4.86 points toward Lula in Piauí, 0.59 points short of Brazil (5.45 points toward Lula). Against the 2022 runoff, it moved 1.96 points toward the PL, 3.74 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 +178,352 votes; the other municipalities, +949,778.
Abstention was 17.19% in the runoff (17.15% in the 1st round; in Brazil, 19.22%), and blank and null votes, 2.68% (4.22% in the 1st round).
More analyses of the election — who decided, vote transfer, polarization — at https://eleicoes2026brasil.com/en/analise.
| Indicator | Piauí | Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| Lula's net votes | +1,128,130 | +4,430,191 |
| Lula's lead (points) | +51.76 | +3.58 |
| Change in the gap toward Lula since the 1st round (points) | +4.86 | +5.45 |
| Change in the gap toward the PT since 2022 (points) | −1.96 | +1.78 |
| Abstention in the runoff | 17.19% | 19.22% |
| Blank and null in the runoff | 2.68% | 3.24% |
Frequently asked questions
Who was elected governor of Piauí in 2026?
Rafael Fonteles (PT) was elected governor of Piauí in the 1st round, with 71.08% of valid votes.
Who was elected to the Senate in Piauí in 2026?
Marcelo Castro (MDB) and Júlio César o Julim do Lula (PSD) were elected to the Senate in Piauí, with 35.92% and 27.17% of valid votes.
Who won for president in Piauí in the runoff?
Lula (PT) got more votes in Piauí, with 75.88% of valid votes.
Who won the 1st round for president in Piauí?
In the 1st round, on October 4, Lula (PT) got more votes in Piauí, with 70.99% of valid votes; Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) got 24.09%.
How did the vote for president in Piauí change from the 1st round to the runoff?
In the 1st round, on October 4, Lula (PT) got 70.99% of valid votes in Piauí, and Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) got 24.09%; the other candidates added up to 4.92%. In the runoff, Lula got 75.88% (+4.89 points) and Flávio Bolsonaro got 24.12% (+0.03 points). Lula's lead rose from 46.90 points to 51.76 points.
Who won in Piauí in the 2022 election?
In the 2022 1st round in Piauí, Lula (PT) had 74.25% of valid votes and Jair Bolsonaro (PL) had 19.90%. In the 2022 runoff, Lula (PT) won in Piauí with 76.86% of valid votes.
How did the presidential vote in Piauí change compared with Brazil?
From the 1st round to the runoff, the gap between the two moved 4.86 points toward Lula in Piauí, 0.59 points short of Brazil (5.45 points toward Lula). Against the 2022 runoff, it moved 1.96 points toward the PL, 3.74 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 +178,352 votes; the other municipalities, +949,778.