Updated at 04:06 ·100.00% of polling stations counted · Source: TSE
Runoff results in São José do Vale do Rio Preto (RJ)
Who won for president in São José do Vale do Rio Preto?
President in São José do Vale do Rio Preto (RJ): Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) 75.16%, Lula (PT) 24.84%. See also governor and Senate.
PL 2275.16%9,580 votes
PT 1324.84%3,166 votes0 people watching
President in São José do Vale do Rio Preto
Both candidates
Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) got more votes in São José do Vale do Rio Preto (75.16%), followed by Lula (PT) (24.84%), with 100.00% of polling stations counted. Electorate: 16,230; turnout: 81.08%.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % of valid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flávio Bolsonaro | PL 22 | 9,580 | 75.16% |
| Lula | PT 13 | 3,166 | 24.84% |
1st round in São José do Vale do Rio Preto
In the 1st round, on October 4, Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) got more votes in São José do Vale do Rio Preto, with 74.11% of valid votes; Lula (PT) got 18.60%.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % of valid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flávio Bolsonaro | PL 22 | 9,219 | 74.11% |
| Lula | PT 13 | 2,314 | 18.60% |
| Escritor Augusto Cury | Avante 70 | 347 | 2.79% |
| Ronaldo Caiado | PSD 55 | 252 | 2.03% |
| Renan Santos | Missão 14 | 244 | 1.96% |
| Zema | Novo 30 | 46 | 0.37% |
| Samara | UP 80 | 9 | 0.07% |
| Edmilson Costa | PCB 21 | 3 | 0.02% |
| Clariana Barão | DC 27 | 2 | 0.02% |
| Veterinário Wilson Grassi | Democrata 35 | 2 | 0.02% |
| Hertz Dias | PSTU 16 | 1 | 0.01% |
| Rui Costa Pimenta | PCO 29 | 1 | 0.01% |
Governor in São José do Vale do Rio Preto (1st round)
PL 2271.40%8,173 votes
PSD 5525.26%2,891 votesAll 8 candidates
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % of valid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas Ruas | PL 22 | 8,173 | 71.40% |
| Eduardo Paes | PSD 55 | 2,891 | 25.26% |
| Coronel Busnello | Missão 14 | 130 | 1.14% |
| William Siri | PSOL 50 | 122 | 1.07% |
| André Marinho | Novo 30 | 90 | 0.79% |
| Juliete | UP 80 | 22 | 0.19% |
| Cyro Garcia | PSTU 16 | 17 | 0.15% |
| Luan Monteiro | PCO 29 | 2 | 0.02% |
| Garotinho | Republicanos 10 | 86 | annulled votes |
Senate in São José do Vale do Rio Preto (1st round)
- Carlos Portinho PL 22237.25%
- Carlos Jordy PL 22134.92%
- Pedro Paulo PSD 5559.46%
- Benedita da Silva PT 1317.55%
All 14 candidates
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % of valid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Portinho | PL 222 | 8,078 | 37.25% |
| Carlos Jordy | PL 221 | 7,571 | 34.92% |
| Pedro Paulo | PSD 555 | 2,052 | 9.46% |
| Benedita da Silva | PT 131 | 1,636 | 7.55% |
| Marcelo Crivella | Republicanos 100 | 987 | 4.55% |
| Monica Benicio | PSOL 500 | 689 | 3.18% |
| Hélio Secco | Missão 144 | 306 | 1.41% |
| Marcos Dias | Podemos 200 | 221 | 1.02% |
| Waguinho | Republicanos 101 | 50 | 0.23% |
| Luciano Mattos | PRTB 280 | 29 | 0.13% |
| Paula Falcão | PSTU 160 | 24 | 0.11% |
| Michelly Xavier | UP 800 | 19 | 0.09% |
| Vinícius Benevides | UP 808 | 12 | 0.06% |
| Ó Clemente | Democrata 355 | 9 | 0.04% |
| Luiz Eugênio | PCO 290 | 1 | annulled votes |
From the 1st round to the runoff
In the 1st round, on October 4, Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) got 74.11% of valid votes in São José do Vale do Rio Preto, and Lula (PT) got 18.60%; the other candidates added up to 7.29%.
In the runoff, Flávio Bolsonaro got 75.16% (+1.05 points) and Lula got 24.84% (+6.24 points).
Flávio Bolsonaro's lead fell from 55.51 points to 50.32 points.
| Candidate | Party | 1st round | Runoff | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flávio Bolsonaro | PL 22 | 74.11% | 75.16% | +1.05 points |
| Lula | PT 13 | 18.60% | 24.84% | +6.24 points |
Comparison with 2022
In the 2022 1st round in São José do Vale do Rio Preto, Lula (PT) had 19.40% of valid votes and Jair Bolsonaro (PL) had 74.09%. In the 2022 runoff, Jair Bolsonaro (PL) won in São José do Vale do Rio Preto with 78.15% of valid votes.
PL: Flávio Bolsonaro has 75.16% in the 2026 runoff, against 78.15% for Jair Bolsonaro in the 2022 runoff (−3.0 points).
PT: Lula has 24.84% in the 2026 runoff, against 21.85% in the 2022 runoff (+3.0 points).
| Party | 2022 | % in 2022 | 2026 | % in 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PL | Jair Bolsonaro | 78.15% | Flávio Bolsonaro | 75.16% | −3.0 points |
| PT | Lula | 21.85% | Lula | 24.84% | +3.0 points |
Analysis: São José do Vale do Rio Preto and Brazil
Flávio Bolsonaro got 6,414 votes more than Lula in São José do Vale do Rio Preto.
From the 1st round to the runoff, the gap between the two moved 5.19 points toward Lula in São José do Vale do Rio Preto, 0.26 points short of Brazil (5.45 points toward Lula). Against the 2022 runoff, it moved 5.98 points toward the PT, 4.20 points beyond Brazil.
The municipality kept its 1st-round and its 2022 side.
Abstention was 18.92% in the runoff (20.09% in the 1st round; in Brazil, 19.22%), and blank and null votes, 3.15% (4.08% in the 1st round).
More analyses of the election — who decided, vote transfer, polarization — at https://eleicoes2026brasil.com/en/analise.
| Indicator | São José do Vale do Rio Preto | Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| Lula's net votes | −6,414 | +4,430,191 |
| Lula's lead (points) | −50.32 | +3.58 |
| Change in the gap toward Lula since the 1st round (points) | +5.19 | +5.45 |
| Change in the gap toward the PT since 2022 (points) | +5.98 | +1.78 |
| Abstention in the runoff | 18.92% | 19.22% |
| Blank and null in the runoff | 3.15% | 3.24% |
Frequently asked questions
Who won for president in São José do Vale do Rio Preto?
Flávio Bolsonaro (PL), with 75.16% of valid votes in São José do Vale do Rio Preto (RJ).
How did the vote for president in São José do Vale do Rio Preto change from the 1st round to the runoff?
In the 1st round, on October 4, Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) got 74.11% of valid votes in São José do Vale do Rio Preto, and Lula (PT) got 18.60%; the other candidates added up to 7.29%. In the runoff, Flávio Bolsonaro got 75.16% (+1.05 points) and Lula got 24.84% (+6.24 points). Flávio Bolsonaro's lead fell from 55.51 points to 50.32 points.
Who won in São José do Vale do Rio Preto in the 2022 election?
In the 2022 1st round in São José do Vale do Rio Preto, Lula (PT) had 19.40% of valid votes and Jair Bolsonaro (PL) had 74.09%. In the 2022 runoff, Jair Bolsonaro (PL) won in São José do Vale do Rio Preto with 78.15% of valid votes.
How did the presidential vote in São José do Vale do Rio Preto change compared with Brazil?
From the 1st round to the runoff, the gap between the two moved 5.19 points toward Lula in São José do Vale do Rio Preto, 0.26 points short of Brazil (5.45 points toward Lula). Against the 2022 runoff, it moved 5.98 points toward the PT, 4.20 points beyond Brazil. The municipality kept its 1st-round and its 2022 side.