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Brazil Election 2026 in São Paulo
Who won for president in São Paulo in the runoff?
President in São Paulo: Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) 53.85%, Lula (PT) 46.15%. Tarcísio (Republicanos) was elected governor of São Paulo in the 1st round, with 62.65% of valid votes.
PL 2253.85%14,139,178 votes
PT 1346.15%12,119,274 votes0 people watching
President in São Paulo
Both candidates
Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) got more votes in São Paulo, with 53.85% of valid votes; Lula (PT) got 46.15%, with 100.00% of polling stations counted.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % of valid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flávio Bolsonaro | PL 22 | 14,139,178 | 53.85% |
| Lula | PT 13 | 12,119,274 | 46.15% |
2026 1st round
In the 1st round, on October 4, Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) got more votes in São Paulo, with 51.93% of valid votes; Lula (PT) got 38.20%.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % of valid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flávio Bolsonaro | PL 22 | 12,922,023 | 51.93% |
| Lula | PT 13 | 9,505,413 | 38.20% |
| Escritor Augusto Cury | Avante 70 | 892,368 | 3.59% |
| Renan Santos | Missão 14 | 804,310 | 3.23% |
| Ronaldo Caiado | PSD 55 | 579,571 | 2.33% |
| Zema | Novo 30 | 94,635 | 0.38% |
| Samara | UP 80 | 42,532 | 0.17% |
| Hertz Dias | PSTU 16 | 15,815 | 0.06% |
| Clariana Barão | DC 27 | 10,563 | 0.04% |
| Edmilson Costa | PCB 21 | 6,129 | 0.02% |
| Veterinário Wilson Grassi | Democrata 35 | 5,160 | 0.02% |
| Rui Costa Pimenta | PCO 29 | 4,429 | 0.02% |
Governor (1st round)
Tarcísio (Republicanos) was elected governor of São Paulo in the 1st round, with 62.65% of valid votes.
Republicanos 1062.65%14,491,874 voteselected
PT 1336.42%8,423,656 votesAll 5 candidates
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % of valid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tarcísioelected | Republicanos 10 | 14,491,874 | 62.65% |
| Fernando Haddad | PT 13 | 8,423,656 | 36.42% |
| Vivian Mendes | UP 80 | 80,480 | 0.35% |
| Vera Lúcia | PSTU 16 | 75,641 | 0.33% |
| Carlos Machado | PCB 21 | 58,862 | 0.25% |
Senate (1st round)
Guilherme Derrite (PP) and André do Prado (PL) were elected to the Senate in São Paulo, with 30.60% and 29.28% of valid votes.
- Guilherme Derrite PP 111elected30.60%
- André do Prado PL 222elected29.28%
- Simone Tebet PSB 40019.23%
- Marina Silva Rede 18018.13%
All 12 candidates
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % of valid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guilherme Derriteelected | PP 111 | 13,273,880 | 30.60% |
| André do Pradoelected | PL 222 | 12,703,089 | 29.28% |
| Simone Tebet | PSB 400 | 8,342,968 | 19.23% |
| Marina Silva | Rede 180 | 7,862,400 | 18.13% |
| Guto Schiavetto | Missão 144 | 392,916 | 0.91% |
| Geraldo Rufino | Podemos 200 | 386,468 | 0.89% |
| Soninha Francine | Cidadania 232 | 165,707 | 0.38% |
| Maíra de Souza | UP 808 | 91,283 | 0.21% |
| Dra. Eliana Ferreira | PSTU 161 | 65,200 | 0.15% |
| Márcio Alves | UP 800 | 45,178 | 0.10% |
| Petter Maahs | PCB 211 | 28,311 | 0.07% |
| Weller Gonçalves | PSTU 160 | 20,503 | 0.05% |
| William Teixeira | Agir 360 | 8,732 | annulled votes |
From the 1st round to the runoff
In the 1st round, on October 4, Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) got 51.93% of valid votes in São Paulo, and Lula (PT) got 38.20%; the other candidates added up to 9.87%.
In the runoff, Flávio Bolsonaro got 53.85% (+1.92 points) and Lula got 46.15% (+7.95 points).
Flávio Bolsonaro's lead fell from 13.73 points to 7.70 points.
| Candidate | Party | 1st round | Runoff | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flávio Bolsonaro | PL 22 | 51.93% | 53.85% | +1.92 points |
| Lula | PT 13 | 38.20% | 46.15% | +7.95 points |
Comparison with 2022
In the 2022 1st round in São Paulo, Lula (PT) had 40.89% of valid votes and Jair Bolsonaro (PL) had 47.71%. In the 2022 runoff, Jair Bolsonaro (PL) won in São Paulo with 55.24% of valid votes.
PL: Flávio Bolsonaro has 53.85% in the 2026 runoff, against 55.24% for Jair Bolsonaro in the 2022 runoff (−1.4 point).
PT: Lula has 46.15% in the 2026 runoff, against 44.76% in the 2022 runoff (+1.4 point).
| Party | 2022 | % in 2022 | 2026 | % in 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PL | Jair Bolsonaro | 55.24% | Flávio Bolsonaro | 53.85% | −1.4 point |
| PT | Lula | 44.76% | Lula | 46.15% | +1.4 point |
Analysis: São Paulo and Brazil
Flávio Bolsonaro got 2,019,904 votes more than Lula in São Paulo, Flávio's #1 net among the 27 states.
From the 1st round to the runoff, the gap between the two moved 6.03 points toward Lula in São Paulo, 0.58 points beyond Brazil (5.45 points toward Lula). Against the 2022 runoff, it moved 2.78 points toward the PT, 1.00 point beyond Brazil.
32 municipalities changed winner from the 1st round to the runoff: 32 to Lula and 0 to Flávio. Since 2022, 4 went to the PT and 29 to the PL. The capital gave Lula a net +766,431 votes; the other municipalities, −2,786,335.
Abstention was 19.81% in the runoff (22.54% in the 1st round; in Brazil, 19.22%), and blank and null votes, 4.04% (5.86% in the 1st round).
More analyses of the election — who decided, vote transfer, polarization — at https://eleicoes2026brasil.com/en/analise.
| Indicator | São Paulo | Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| Lula's net votes | −2,019,904 | +4,430,191 |
| Lula's lead (points) | −7.70 | +3.58 |
| Change in the gap toward Lula since the 1st round (points) | +6.03 | +5.45 |
| Change in the gap toward the PT since 2022 (points) | +2.78 | +1.78 |
| Abstention in the runoff | 19.81% | 19.22% |
| Blank and null in the runoff | 4.04% | 3.24% |
Frequently asked questions
Who was elected governor of São Paulo in 2026?
Tarcísio (Republicanos) was elected governor of São Paulo in the 1st round, with 62.65% of valid votes.
Who was elected to the Senate in São Paulo in 2026?
Guilherme Derrite (PP) and André do Prado (PL) were elected to the Senate in São Paulo, with 30.60% and 29.28% of valid votes.
Who won for president in São Paulo in the runoff?
Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) got more votes in São Paulo, with 53.85% of valid votes.
Who won the 1st round for president in São Paulo?
In the 1st round, on October 4, Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) got more votes in São Paulo, with 51.93% of valid votes; Lula (PT) got 38.20%.
How did the vote for president in São Paulo change from the 1st round to the runoff?
In the 1st round, on October 4, Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) got 51.93% of valid votes in São Paulo, and Lula (PT) got 38.20%; the other candidates added up to 9.87%. In the runoff, Flávio Bolsonaro got 53.85% (+1.92 points) and Lula got 46.15% (+7.95 points). Flávio Bolsonaro's lead fell from 13.73 points to 7.70 points.
Who won in São Paulo in the 2022 election?
In the 2022 1st round in São Paulo, Lula (PT) had 40.89% of valid votes and Jair Bolsonaro (PL) had 47.71%. In the 2022 runoff, Jair Bolsonaro (PL) won in São Paulo with 55.24% of valid votes.
How did the presidential vote in São Paulo change compared with Brazil?
From the 1st round to the runoff, the gap between the two moved 6.03 points toward Lula in São Paulo, 0.58 points beyond Brazil (5.45 points toward Lula). Against the 2022 runoff, it moved 2.78 points toward the PT, 1.00 point beyond Brazil. 32 municipalities changed winner from the 1st round to the runoff: 32 to Lula and 0 to Flávio. Since 2022, 4 went to the PT and 29 to the PL. The capital gave Lula a net +766,431 votes; the other municipalities, −2,786,335.