Updated at 04:06 ·100.00% of polling stations counted · Source: TSE
Brazil Election 2026 in Rio de Janeiro
Who won for president in Rio de Janeiro in the runoff?
President in Rio de Janeiro: Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) 53.10%, Lula (PT) 46.90%. Douglas Ruas (PL) was elected governor of Rio de Janeiro in the 1st round, with 50.88% of valid votes.
PL 2253.10%5,169,033 votes
PT 1346.90%4,565,393 votes0 people watching
President in Rio de Janeiro
Both candidates
Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) got more votes in Rio de Janeiro, with 53.10% of valid votes; Lula (PT) got 46.90%, with 100.00% of polling stations counted.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % of valid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flávio Bolsonaro | PL 22 | 5,169,033 | 53.10% |
| Lula | PT 13 | 4,565,393 | 46.90% |
2026 1st round
In the 1st round, on October 4, Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) got more votes in Rio de Janeiro, with 53.01% of valid votes; Lula (PT) got 39.41%.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % of valid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flávio Bolsonaro | PL 22 | 4,966,844 | 53.01% |
| Lula | PT 13 | 3,693,021 | 39.41% |
| Escritor Augusto Cury | Avante 70 | 247,397 | 2.64% |
| Renan Santos | Missão 14 | 211,843 | 2.26% |
| Ronaldo Caiado | PSD 55 | 199,844 | 2.13% |
| Zema | Novo 30 | 21,907 | 0.23% |
| Samara | UP 80 | 14,186 | 0.15% |
| Clariana Barão | DC 27 | 4,082 | 0.04% |
| Hertz Dias | PSTU 16 | 3,999 | 0.04% |
| Edmilson Costa | PCB 21 | 2,854 | 0.03% |
| Veterinário Wilson Grassi | Democrata 35 | 1,930 | 0.02% |
| Rui Costa Pimenta | PCO 29 | 1,793 | 0.02% |
Governor (1st round)
Douglas Ruas (PL) was elected governor of Rio de Janeiro in the 1st round, with 50.88% of valid votes.
PL 2250.88%4,271,199 voteselected
PSD 5544.16%3,706,984 votesAll 9 candidates
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % of valid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas Ruaselected | PL 22 | 4,271,199 | 50.88% |
| Eduardo Paes | PSD 55 | 3,706,984 | 44.16% |
| William Siri | PSOL 50 | 235,347 | 2.80% |
| Coronel Busnello | Missão 14 | 84,889 | 1.01% |
| André Marinho | Novo 30 | 45,359 | 0.54% |
| Juliete | UP 80 | 33,430 | 0.40% |
| Cyro Garcia | PSTU 16 | 14,642 | 0.17% |
| Luan Monteiro | PCO 29 | 2,777 | 0.03% |
| Garotinho | Republicanos 10 | 0 | 0.00% |
Senate (1st round)
Carlos Portinho (PL) and Carlos Jordy (PL) were elected to the Senate in Rio de Janeiro, with 26.78% and 24.57% of valid votes.
- Carlos Portinho PL 222elected26.78%
- Carlos Jordy PL 221elected24.57%
- Benedita da Silva PT 13120.23%
- Pedro Paulo PSD 55511.96%
All 14 candidates
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % of valid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Portinhoelected | PL 222 | 4,264,932 | 26.78% |
| Carlos Jordyelected | PL 221 | 3,912,405 | 24.57% |
| Benedita da Silva | PT 131 | 3,220,765 | 20.23% |
| Pedro Paulo | PSD 555 | 1,904,352 | 11.96% |
| Monica Benicio | PSOL 500 | 1,538,444 | 9.66% |
| Marcelo Crivella | Republicanos 100 | 539,598 | 3.39% |
| Marcos Dias | Podemos 200 | 194,605 | 1.22% |
| Hélio Secco | Missão 144 | 131,065 | 0.82% |
| Waguinho | Republicanos 101 | 116,453 | 0.73% |
| Michelly Xavier | UP 800 | 31,492 | 0.20% |
| Paula Falcão | PSTU 160 | 27,631 | 0.17% |
| Luciano Mattos | PRTB 280 | 23,911 | 0.15% |
| Ó Clemente | Democrata 355 | 9,176 | 0.06% |
| Vinícius Benevides | UP 808 | 8,828 | 0.06% |
| Luiz Eugênio | PCO 290 | 5,825 | annulled votes |
From the 1st round to the runoff
In the 1st round, on October 4, Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) got 53.01% of valid votes in Rio de Janeiro, and Lula (PT) got 39.41%; the other candidates added up to 7.58%.
In the runoff, Flávio Bolsonaro got 53.10% (+0.09 points) and Lula got 46.90% (+7.49 points).
Flávio Bolsonaro's lead fell from 13.60 points to 6.20 points.
| Candidate | Party | 1st round | Runoff | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flávio Bolsonaro | PL 22 | 53.01% | 53.10% | +0.09 points |
| Lula | PT 13 | 39.41% | 46.90% | +7.49 points |
Comparison with 2022
In the 2022 1st round in Rio de Janeiro, Lula (PT) had 40.68% of valid votes and Jair Bolsonaro (PL) had 51.09%. In the 2022 runoff, Jair Bolsonaro (PL) won in Rio de Janeiro with 56.53% of valid votes.
PL: Flávio Bolsonaro has 53.10% in the 2026 runoff, against 56.53% for Jair Bolsonaro in the 2022 runoff (−3.4 points).
PT: Lula has 46.90% in the 2026 runoff, against 43.47% in the 2022 runoff (+3.4 points).
| Party | 2022 | % in 2022 | 2026 | % in 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PL | Jair Bolsonaro | 56.53% | Flávio Bolsonaro | 53.10% | −3.4 points |
| PT | Lula | 43.47% | Lula | 46.90% | +3.4 points |
Analysis: Rio de Janeiro and Brazil
Flávio Bolsonaro got 603,640 votes more than Lula in Rio de Janeiro, Flávio's #7 net among the 27 states.
From the 1st round to the runoff, the gap between the two moved 7.40 points toward Lula in Rio de Janeiro, 1.95 points beyond Brazil (5.45 points toward Lula). Against the 2022 runoff, it moved 6.86 points toward the PT, 5.08 points beyond Brazil.
9 municipalities changed winner from the 1st round to the runoff: 9 to Lula and 0 to Flávio. Since 2022, 3 went to the PT and 5 to the PL. The capital gave Lula a net +113,193 votes; the other municipalities, −716,833.
Abstention was 21.62% in the runoff (23.32% in the 1st round; in Brazil, 19.22%), and blank and null votes, 3.40% (4.97% in the 1st round).
More analyses of the election — who decided, vote transfer, polarization — at https://eleicoes2026brasil.com/en/analise.
| Indicator | Rio de Janeiro | Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| Lula's net votes | −603,640 | +4,430,191 |
| Lula's lead (points) | −6.20 | +3.58 |
| Change in the gap toward Lula since the 1st round (points) | +7.40 | +5.45 |
| Change in the gap toward the PT since 2022 (points) | +6.86 | +1.78 |
| Abstention in the runoff | 21.62% | 19.22% |
| Blank and null in the runoff | 3.40% | 3.24% |
Frequently asked questions
Who was elected governor of Rio de Janeiro in 2026?
Douglas Ruas (PL) was elected governor of Rio de Janeiro in the 1st round, with 50.88% of valid votes.
Who was elected to the Senate in Rio de Janeiro in 2026?
Carlos Portinho (PL) and Carlos Jordy (PL) were elected to the Senate in Rio de Janeiro, with 26.78% and 24.57% of valid votes.
Who won for president in Rio de Janeiro in the runoff?
Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) got more votes in Rio de Janeiro, with 53.10% of valid votes.
Who won the 1st round for president in Rio de Janeiro?
In the 1st round, on October 4, Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) got more votes in Rio de Janeiro, with 53.01% of valid votes; Lula (PT) got 39.41%.
How did the vote for president in Rio de Janeiro change from the 1st round to the runoff?
In the 1st round, on October 4, Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) got 53.01% of valid votes in Rio de Janeiro, and Lula (PT) got 39.41%; the other candidates added up to 7.58%. In the runoff, Flávio Bolsonaro got 53.10% (+0.09 points) and Lula got 46.90% (+7.49 points). Flávio Bolsonaro's lead fell from 13.60 points to 6.20 points.
Who won in Rio de Janeiro in the 2022 election?
In the 2022 1st round in Rio de Janeiro, Lula (PT) had 40.68% of valid votes and Jair Bolsonaro (PL) had 51.09%. In the 2022 runoff, Jair Bolsonaro (PL) won in Rio de Janeiro with 56.53% of valid votes.
How did the presidential vote in Rio de Janeiro change compared with Brazil?
From the 1st round to the runoff, the gap between the two moved 7.40 points toward Lula in Rio de Janeiro, 1.95 points beyond Brazil (5.45 points toward Lula). Against the 2022 runoff, it moved 6.86 points toward the PT, 5.08 points beyond Brazil. 9 municipalities changed winner from the 1st round to the runoff: 9 to Lula and 0 to Flávio. Since 2022, 3 went to the PT and 5 to the PL. The capital gave Lula a net +113,193 votes; the other municipalities, −716,833.