Updated at 04:06 ·100.00% of polling stations counted · Source: TSE
Brazil Election 2026 in Rio Grande do Sul
Who won for president in Rio Grande do Sul in the runoff?
President in Rio Grande do Sul: Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) 57.84%, Lula (PT) 42.16%. Zucco (PL) was elected governor of Rio Grande do Sul in the 1st round, with 58.07% of valid votes.
PL 2257.84%3,874,378 votes
PT 1342.16%2,824,552 votes0 people watching
President in Rio Grande do Sul
Both candidates
Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) got more votes in Rio Grande do Sul, with 57.84% of valid votes; Lula (PT) got 42.16%, with 100.00% of polling stations counted.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % of valid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flávio Bolsonaro | PL 22 | 3,874,378 | 57.84% |
| Lula | PT 13 | 2,824,552 | 42.16% |
2026 1st round
In the 1st round, on October 4, Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) got more votes in Rio Grande do Sul, with 55.64% of valid votes; Lula (PT) got 35.73%.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % of valid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flávio Bolsonaro | PL 22 | 3,573,783 | 55.64% |
| Lula | PT 13 | 2,294,759 | 35.73% |
| Escritor Augusto Cury | Avante 70 | 195,296 | 3.04% |
| Renan Santos | Missão 14 | 167,558 | 2.61% |
| Ronaldo Caiado | PSD 55 | 158,821 | 2.47% |
| Zema | Novo 30 | 18,988 | 0.30% |
| Samara | UP 80 | 6,632 | 0.10% |
| Hertz Dias | PSTU 16 | 2,146 | 0.03% |
| Clariana Barão | DC 27 | 2,066 | 0.03% |
| Rui Costa Pimenta | PCO 29 | 1,043 | 0.02% |
| Edmilson Costa | PCB 21 | 1,031 | 0.02% |
| Veterinário Wilson Grassi | Democrata 35 | 923 | 0.01% |
Governor (1st round)
Zucco (PL) was elected governor of Rio Grande do Sul in the 1st round, with 58.07% of valid votes.
PL 2258.07%3,516,048 voteselected
PDT 1231.66%1,917,374 votesAll 6 candidates
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % of valid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zuccoelected | PL 22 | 3,516,048 | 58.07% |
| Juliana Brizola | PDT 12 | 1,917,374 | 31.66% |
| Gabriel Souza | MDB 15 | 510,698 | 8.43% |
| Marcelo Maranata | PSDB 45 | 101,978 | 1.68% |
| Priscila Voigt | UP 80 | 5,716 | 0.09% |
| Rejane de Oliveira | PSTU 16 | 3,492 | 0.06% |
| César Pontes | PCO 29 | 2,137 | annulled votes |
Senate (1st round)
Sanderson (PL) and Marcel van Hattem (Novo) were elected to the Senate in Rio Grande do Sul, with 30.12% and 30.08% of valid votes.
- Sanderson PL 222elected30.12%
- Marcel van Hattem Novo 300elected30.08%
- Manuela D'Ávila PSOL 50017.07%
- Pimenta PT 13116.31%
All 12 candidates
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % of valid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandersonelected | PL 222 | 3,453,316 | 30.12% |
| Marcel van Hattemelected | Novo 300 | 3,449,053 | 30.08% |
| Manuela D'Ávila | PSOL 500 | 1,957,697 | 17.07% |
| Pimenta | PT 131 | 1,870,301 | 16.31% |
| Rigotto | MDB 151 | 420,722 | 3.67% |
| Frederico Antunes | PSD 555 | 223,643 | 1.95% |
| Daniela Mulheres Socialistas | PSTU 160 | 26,844 | 0.23% |
| Milton Cardoso | PSDB 455 | 25,937 | 0.23% |
| Renato Jaguarão | Cidadania 234 | 16,428 | 0.14% |
| Tânia Peres | UP 808 | 12,192 | 0.11% |
| Luciano do MLB | UP 800 | 5,658 | 0.05% |
| Régis Ethur | PSTU 161 | 3,991 | 0.03% |
| Ric Jones | PCO 290 | 2,310 | annulled votes |
From the 1st round to the runoff
In the 1st round, on October 4, Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) got 55.64% of valid votes in Rio Grande do Sul, and Lula (PT) got 35.73%; the other candidates added up to 8.63%.
In the runoff, Flávio Bolsonaro got 57.84% (+2.20 points) and Lula got 42.16% (+6.43 points).
Flávio Bolsonaro's lead fell from 19.91 points to 15.68 points.
| Candidate | Party | 1st round | Runoff | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flávio Bolsonaro | PL 22 | 55.64% | 57.84% | +2.20 points |
| Lula | PT 13 | 35.73% | 42.16% | +6.43 points |
Comparison with 2022
In the 2022 1st round in Rio Grande do Sul, Lula (PT) had 42.28% of valid votes and Jair Bolsonaro (PL) had 48.89%. In the 2022 runoff, Jair Bolsonaro (PL) won in Rio Grande do Sul with 56.35% of valid votes.
PL: Flávio Bolsonaro has 57.84% in the 2026 runoff, against 56.35% for Jair Bolsonaro in the 2022 runoff (+1.5 point).
PT: Lula has 42.16% in the 2026 runoff, against 43.65% in the 2022 runoff (−1.5 point).
| Party | 2022 | % in 2022 | 2026 | % in 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PL | Jair Bolsonaro | 56.35% | Flávio Bolsonaro | 57.84% | +1.5 point |
| PT | Lula | 43.65% | Lula | 42.16% | −1.5 point |
Analysis: Rio Grande do Sul and Brazil
Flávio Bolsonaro got 1,049,826 votes more than Lula in Rio Grande do Sul, Flávio's #4 net among the 27 states.
From the 1st round to the runoff, the gap between the two moved 4.23 points toward Lula in Rio Grande do Sul, 1.22 points short of Brazil (5.45 points toward Lula). Against the 2022 runoff, it moved 2.98 points toward the PL, 4.76 points short of Brazil.
19 municipalities changed winner from the 1st round to the runoff: 19 to Lula and 0 to Flávio. Since 2022, 4 went to the PT and 65 to the PL. The capital gave Lula a net +95,329 votes; the other municipalities, −1,145,155.
Abstention was 19.16% in the runoff (21.35% in the 1st round; in Brazil, 19.22%), and blank and null votes, 2.77% (4.18% in the 1st round).
More analyses of the election — who decided, vote transfer, polarization — at https://eleicoes2026brasil.com/en/analise.
| Indicator | Rio Grande do Sul | Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| Lula's net votes | −1,049,826 | +4,430,191 |
| Lula's lead (points) | −15.68 | +3.58 |
| Change in the gap toward Lula since the 1st round (points) | +4.23 | +5.45 |
| Change in the gap toward the PT since 2022 (points) | −2.98 | +1.78 |
| Abstention in the runoff | 19.16% | 19.22% |
| Blank and null in the runoff | 2.77% | 3.24% |
Frequently asked questions
Who was elected governor of Rio Grande do Sul in 2026?
Zucco (PL) was elected governor of Rio Grande do Sul in the 1st round, with 58.07% of valid votes.
Who was elected to the Senate in Rio Grande do Sul in 2026?
Sanderson (PL) and Marcel van Hattem (Novo) were elected to the Senate in Rio Grande do Sul, with 30.12% and 30.08% of valid votes.
Who won for president in Rio Grande do Sul in the runoff?
Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) got more votes in Rio Grande do Sul, with 57.84% of valid votes.
Who won the 1st round for president in Rio Grande do Sul?
In the 1st round, on October 4, Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) got more votes in Rio Grande do Sul, with 55.64% of valid votes; Lula (PT) got 35.73%.
How did the vote for president in Rio Grande do Sul change from the 1st round to the runoff?
In the 1st round, on October 4, Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) got 55.64% of valid votes in Rio Grande do Sul, and Lula (PT) got 35.73%; the other candidates added up to 8.63%. In the runoff, Flávio Bolsonaro got 57.84% (+2.20 points) and Lula got 42.16% (+6.43 points). Flávio Bolsonaro's lead fell from 19.91 points to 15.68 points.
Who won in Rio Grande do Sul in the 2022 election?
In the 2022 1st round in Rio Grande do Sul, Lula (PT) had 42.28% of valid votes and Jair Bolsonaro (PL) had 48.89%. In the 2022 runoff, Jair Bolsonaro (PL) won in Rio Grande do Sul with 56.35% of valid votes.
How did the presidential vote in Rio Grande do Sul change compared with Brazil?
From the 1st round to the runoff, the gap between the two moved 4.23 points toward Lula in Rio Grande do Sul, 1.22 points short of Brazil (5.45 points toward Lula). Against the 2022 runoff, it moved 2.98 points toward the PL, 4.76 points short of Brazil. 19 municipalities changed winner from the 1st round to the runoff: 19 to Lula and 0 to Flávio. Since 2022, 4 went to the PT and 65 to the PL. The capital gave Lula a net +95,329 votes; the other municipalities, −1,145,155.