Updated at 04:06 ·100.00% of polling stations counted · Source: TSE
Brazil Election 2026 in Santa Catarina
Who won for president in Santa Catarina in the runoff?
President in Santa Catarina: Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) 69.42%, Lula (PT) 30.58%. Jorginho Mello (PL) was elected governor of Santa Catarina in the 1st round, with 68.98% of valid votes.
PL 2269.42%3,220,071 votes
PT 1330.58%1,418,314 votes0 people watching
President in Santa Catarina
Both candidates
Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) got more votes in Santa Catarina, with 69.42% of valid votes; Lula (PT) got 30.58%, with 100.00% of polling stations counted.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % of valid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flávio Bolsonaro | PL 22 | 3,220,071 | 69.42% |
| Lula | PT 13 | 1,418,314 | 30.58% |
2026 1st round
In the 1st round, on October 4, Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) got more votes in Santa Catarina, with 66.65% of valid votes; Lula (PT) got 25.04%.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % of valid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flávio Bolsonaro | PL 22 | 3,000,020 | 66.65% |
| Lula | PT 13 | 1,127,168 | 25.04% |
| Escritor Augusto Cury | Avante 70 | 134,273 | 2.98% |
| Renan Santos | Missão 14 | 132,795 | 2.95% |
| Ronaldo Caiado | PSD 55 | 79,911 | 1.78% |
| Zema | Novo 30 | 16,718 | 0.37% |
| Samara | UP 80 | 5,049 | 0.11% |
| Hertz Dias | PSTU 16 | 1,503 | 0.03% |
| Clariana Barão | DC 27 | 1,429 | 0.03% |
| Edmilson Costa | PCB 21 | 828 | 0.02% |
| Rui Costa Pimenta | PCO 29 | 643 | 0.01% |
| Veterinário Wilson Grassi | Democrata 35 | 560 | 0.01% |
Governor (1st round)
Jorginho Mello (PL) was elected governor of Santa Catarina in the 1st round, with 68.98% of valid votes.
PL 2268.98%2,942,386 voteselected
PSB 4015.66%668,021 votesAll 8 candidates
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % of valid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jorginho Melloelected | PL 22 | 2,942,386 | 68.98% |
| Gelson Merísio | PSB 40 | 668,021 | 15.66% |
| João Rodrigues | PSD 55 | 569,263 | 13.35% |
| Marcelo Brigadeiro | Missão 14 | 46,624 | 1.09% |
| Laís Chaud | UP 80 | 21,252 | 0.50% |
| Ralf Zimmer | PRD 25 | 9,000 | 0.21% |
| Professor Marcus Sodré | PSTU 16 | 6,682 | 0.16% |
| Bruno Pedreiro do PCO | PCO 29 | 2,413 | 0.06% |
Senate (1st round)
Carol de Toni (PL) and Carlos Bolsonaro (PL) were elected to the Senate in Santa Catarina, with 33.51% and 25.39% of valid votes.
- Carol de Toni PL 221elected33.51%
- Carlos Bolsonaro PL 222elected25.39%
- Esperidião Amin PP 11115.33%
- Décio Lima PT 13310.24%
All 12 candidates
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % of valid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carol de Tonielected | PL 221 | 2,694,918 | 33.51% |
| Carlos Bolsonaroelected | PL 222 | 2,041,840 | 25.39% |
| Esperidião Amin | PP 111 | 1,233,034 | 15.33% |
| Décio Lima | PT 133 | 823,200 | 10.24% |
| Afrânio Boppré | PSOL 500 | 657,451 | 8.18% |
| Lunelli | MDB 155 | 482,413 | 6.00% |
| Túlio de Amorim Pfuetzenreiter | Missão 144 | 59,365 | 0.74% |
| Ana Lúcia da Silveira Machado | UP 800 | 17,200 | 0.21% |
| Jeferson Rocha | PRD 250 | 14,060 | 0.17% |
| Marlene Soccas | UP 808 | 7,740 | 0.10% |
| Joaninha de Oliveira | PSTU 160 | 6,228 | 0.08% |
| Marcos Dorval | PSTU 161 | 3,651 | 0.05% |
| Carol | PCO 290 | 11,975 | annulled votes |
From the 1st round to the runoff
In the 1st round, on October 4, Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) got 66.65% of valid votes in Santa Catarina, and Lula (PT) got 25.04%; the other candidates added up to 8.31%.
In the runoff, Flávio Bolsonaro got 69.42% (+2.77 points) and Lula got 30.58% (+5.54 points).
Flávio Bolsonaro's lead fell from 41.61 points to 38.84 points.
| Candidate | Party | 1st round | Runoff | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flávio Bolsonaro | PL 22 | 66.65% | 69.42% | +2.77 points |
| Lula | PT 13 | 25.04% | 30.58% | +5.54 points |
Comparison with 2022
In the 2022 1st round in Santa Catarina, Lula (PT) had 29.54% of valid votes and Jair Bolsonaro (PL) had 62.21%. In the 2022 runoff, Jair Bolsonaro (PL) won in Santa Catarina with 69.27% of valid votes.
PL: Flávio Bolsonaro has 69.42% in the 2026 runoff, against 69.27% for Jair Bolsonaro in the 2022 runoff (+0.2 point).
PT: Lula has 30.58% in the 2026 runoff, against 30.73% in the 2022 runoff (−0.2 point).
| Party | 2022 | % in 2022 | 2026 | % in 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PL | Jair Bolsonaro | 69.27% | Flávio Bolsonaro | 69.42% | +0.2 point |
| PT | Lula | 30.73% | Lula | 30.58% | −0.2 point |
Analysis: Santa Catarina and Brazil
Flávio Bolsonaro got 1,801,757 votes more than Lula in Santa Catarina, Flávio's #2 net among the 27 states.
From the 1st round to the runoff, the gap between the two moved 2.77 points toward Lula in Santa Catarina, 2.68 points short of Brazil (5.45 points toward Lula). Against the 2022 runoff, it moved 0.30 points toward the PL, 2.08 points short of Brazil.
1 municipalities changed winner from the 1st round to the runoff: 1 to Lula and 0 to Flávio. Since 2022, 0 went to the PT and 14 to the PL. The capital gave Lula a net −11,196 votes; the other municipalities, −1,790,561.
Abstention was 16.96% in the runoff (18.95% in the 1st round; in Brazil, 19.22%), and blank and null votes, 2.60% (3.17% in the 1st round).
More analyses of the election — who decided, vote transfer, polarization — at https://eleicoes2026brasil.com/en/analise.
| Indicator | Santa Catarina | Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| Lula's net votes | −1,801,757 | +4,430,191 |
| Lula's lead (points) | −38.84 | +3.58 |
| Change in the gap toward Lula since the 1st round (points) | +2.77 | +5.45 |
| Change in the gap toward the PT since 2022 (points) | −0.30 | +1.78 |
| Abstention in the runoff | 16.96% | 19.22% |
| Blank and null in the runoff | 2.60% | 3.24% |
Frequently asked questions
Who was elected governor of Santa Catarina in 2026?
Jorginho Mello (PL) was elected governor of Santa Catarina in the 1st round, with 68.98% of valid votes.
Who was elected to the Senate in Santa Catarina in 2026?
Carol de Toni (PL) and Carlos Bolsonaro (PL) were elected to the Senate in Santa Catarina, with 33.51% and 25.39% of valid votes.
Who won for president in Santa Catarina in the runoff?
Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) got more votes in Santa Catarina, with 69.42% of valid votes.
Who won the 1st round for president in Santa Catarina?
In the 1st round, on October 4, Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) got more votes in Santa Catarina, with 66.65% of valid votes; Lula (PT) got 25.04%.
How did the vote for president in Santa Catarina change from the 1st round to the runoff?
In the 1st round, on October 4, Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) got 66.65% of valid votes in Santa Catarina, and Lula (PT) got 25.04%; the other candidates added up to 8.31%. In the runoff, Flávio Bolsonaro got 69.42% (+2.77 points) and Lula got 30.58% (+5.54 points). Flávio Bolsonaro's lead fell from 41.61 points to 38.84 points.
Who won in Santa Catarina in the 2022 election?
In the 2022 1st round in Santa Catarina, Lula (PT) had 29.54% of valid votes and Jair Bolsonaro (PL) had 62.21%. In the 2022 runoff, Jair Bolsonaro (PL) won in Santa Catarina with 69.27% of valid votes.
How did the presidential vote in Santa Catarina change compared with Brazil?
From the 1st round to the runoff, the gap between the two moved 2.77 points toward Lula in Santa Catarina, 2.68 points short of Brazil (5.45 points toward Lula). Against the 2022 runoff, it moved 0.30 points toward the PL, 2.08 points short of Brazil. 1 municipalities changed winner from the 1st round to the runoff: 1 to Lula and 0 to Flávio. Since 2022, 0 went to the PT and 14 to the PL. The capital gave Lula a net −11,196 votes; the other municipalities, −1,790,561.