2018 Rio de Janeiro gubernatorial election

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2018 Rio de Janeiro state election
Bandeira do estado do Rio de Janeiro.svg
  2014 7 October 2018 (2018-10-07)(first round)
28 October 2018 (2018-10-28)(second round)
2022  
Gubernatorial election
  Juiz Wilson Witzel com Indios do Museu do Indio (cropped).jpg Foto oficial de Eduardo Paes (cropped 2).jpg
Nominee Wilson Witzel Eduardo Paes
Party PSC DEM
AllianceMore Order, More ProgressStrength of Rio
Running mate Cláudio Castro Comte Bittencourt
Popular vote4,675,3553,134,400
Percentage59.87%40.13%

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Candidate with the most votes per municipality in the 2nd round (92):
  •       Wilson Witzel (89)
  •       Eduardo Paes (3)

Governor before election

Francisco Dornelles (acting)
PP

Elected Governor

Wilson Witzel
PSC

Parliamentary election
PartyLeaderVote %Seats+/–
Legislative Assembly
PSL Flávio Bolsonaro 15.62%13+11
DEM Filipe Soares7.09%6+6
MDB Rafael Picciani6.68%5−10
PSD Jorge Felippe Neto4.69%3−5
PT Gilberto Palmares4.53%3−3
Republicanos Jucélia Freitas4.33%3+1
PP Dionisio Lins3,14%2−2
PRP Bruno Dauaire2.802+2
PHS Marcos Muller2.74%2+1
PSC Márcio Pacheco2.44%2+1
This lists parties that won seats. See the complete results below.
2018 Rio de Janeiro Senate election
Bandeira do estado do Rio de Janeiro.svg
7 October 2018 (2018-10-07)
  Foto oficial de Flavio Bolsonaro (v. AgSen).jpg Foto oficial de Arolde de Oliveira (v. AgSen).jpg Cesar Maia (cropped).jpg
Candidate Flávio Bolsonaro Arolde de Oliveira Cesar Maia
Party PSL PSD DEM
Popular vote4,380,4182,382,2652,327,634
Percentage31.36%17.06%16.67%

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Candidate with the most votes per municipality in the 1st round (92):
  •       Flávio Bolsonaro (84)
  •       César Maia (8)

Senators before election

Lindbergh Farias and Eduardo Lopes
PT and PRB

Elected Senators

Arolde de Oliveira and Flávio Bolsonaro
PSD and PSL

Contents

The Rio de Janeiro gubernatorial election of October 2018 was for the election of the Governor and Vice Governor of Rio de Janeiro and 70 State Deputies. People also voted for 2 of 3 Senators of the state representation in the Federal legislative power, with 45 federal deputies representatives of the Rio de Janeiro State. A second round was held after no candidate managed to secure more than 50% of the Governor votes.

The previous gubernatorial election in the state was held in October 2014. Supported by the Brazilian Democratic Movement, Luiz Fernando Pezão was re-elected in second round with 55.78% of the votes, against 44.22% of Marcelo Crivella. [1]

In the second round runoff, Wilson Witzel was elected Governor of Rio de Janeiro.

Gubernatorial candidates

Candidates in runoff

PartyCandidateMost relevant political office or occupationPartyRunning mateCoalitionElectoral number
PSC logo.svg

Social Christian Party (PSC)

Jair Bolsonaro e Wilson Witzel em marco de 2019 (cropped).jpg
Wilson Witzel
Federal judge of the 2nd Region
(2001–2018)
PSC logo.svg

Social Christian Party (PSC)

Claudio Castro como Vice Governador do Rio de Janeiro.jpg
Cláudio Castro
More Order, More Progress20
Democratas logo (cortado).png

Democrats (DEM)

Eduardo Paes, October 2024.jpg
Eduardo Paes
Mayor of Rio de Janeiro
(2009–2017)
Logomarca do Partido Popular Socialista.png
Popular Socialist Party (PPS)
Comte Bittecourt - Novo Degase (cropped).jpg
Comte Bittencourt
Strength of Rio25

Candidates failing to make runoff

PartyCandidateMost relevant political office or occupationPartyRunning mateCoalitionElectoral number
LogoPDT.svg

Democratic Labour Party (PDT)

Pedro Fernandes Neto Secretario Municipal 2017 (cropped).jpg
Pedro Fernandes Neto
Member of the Legislative Assembly of Rio de Janeiro
(2007–2019)
Brazilian Socialist Party (PSB) 2015-11-23 - Dr. Julianelli (cropped).jpg
Gláucio Julianelli
Renew to Change12
PT (Brazil) logo 2021.svg

Workers' Party (PT)

Marcia Tiburi - Campinas 03.10.2008 (3342360020).jpg
Marcia Tiburi
Philosopher, plastic artist, university professor and writer PCdoB logo.svg
Communist Party of Brazil (PCdoB)
Leonardo GiordanoPopular Front13
Logo PSTU.png

United Socialist Workers' Party (PSTU)

Dayse Oliveira, PSTU-RJ (cropped).jpg
Dayse Oliveira
Teacher and political militant Logo PSTU.png

United Socialist Workers' Party (PSTU)

Pedro Villas-Bôas16
PODEMOSLogo.png

Podemos (PODE)

Foto oficial de Romario (v. AgSen; recorte).jpg
Romário Faria
Senator for Rio de Janeiro
(2015–present)
Logomarca do Partido da Republica.png
Party of the Republic (PR)
Marcelo Delaroli em marco de 2017.jpg
Marcelo Delaroli
The Strength that Comes from the People19
Brazilian Labour Renewal Party (PRTB) Andre Monteiro, BOPE RJ (cropped).jpg
André Monteiro
Warrant Officer of the Military Police of Rio de Janeiro State Brazilian Labour Renewal Party (PRTB)Jonas Licurgo28
NOVO Logo 2023.png

New Party (NOVO)

Marcelo Trindade em abril de 2018.jpg
Marcelo Trindade
Lawyer and professor NOVO Logo 2023.png

New Party (NOVO)

Carmen Migueles30
PSOL logo brazil.png

Socialism and Liberty Party (PSOL)

Tarcisio Motta - Mandato Coletivo (cropped).jpg
Tarcísio Motta
Member of the Municipal Chamber of Rio de Janeiro
(2017–2023)
PSOL logo brazil.png

Socialism and Liberty Party (PSOL)

Ivanete SilvaChange is Possible50
PSD Brazil logo.svg

Social Democratic Party (PSD)

Indiodacosta30062010.jpg
Indio da Costa
Member of the Chamber of Deputies
(2015–2019)
PSD Brazil logo.svg

Social Democratic Party (PSD)

Deputado Zaqueu Teixeira.jpg
Zaqueu Teixeira
55

Candidacies denied

PartyCandidateMost relevant political office or occupationPartyRunning mateCoalitionElectoral number
Logo PCO Institucional.svg

Workers' Cause Party (PCO)

Caricatura de Luiz Eugenio (PCO-RJ).png
Luiz Eugênio
Metal worker Logo PCO Institucional.svg

Workers' Cause Party (PCO)

Joaquim Nogueira29
Progressive Republican Party (PRP) Deputado Anthony Garotinho entrevistado em 2011 (cropped).jpg
Anthony Garotinho
Member of the Chamber of Deputies
(2011–2015)
Brazilian Republican Party (PRB)Leide DuarteFor the People to be Happy Again44

Declined candidates

Debates

Governor

2018 Rio de Janeiro gubernatorial election debates
No.DateHostsModeratorsParticipants
Key:
 P  Present  A  Absent  N  Not invited  Out  Out of the election
PSC DEM PSOL PODE PDT PSD PT PRP
Witzel Paes Motta Romário Fernandes Indio Tiburi Garotinho
1.1Thursday, 16 August 2018 Rede Bandeirantes Rodolfo SchneiderPPPPPPPP
1.2Tuesday, 28 August 2018 O Globo, Jornal Extra, Época, Estácio Ancelmo Gois, Berenice SearaNPPANPNP
1.3Wednesday, 19 September 2018 SBT, Folha, UOL Isabele Benito PPPPPPPP
1.4Friday, 28 September 2018 RecordTV, R7Janine BorbaPPPPPPPOut
1.5Tuesday, 2 October 2018 Rede Globo, G1 Ana Paula Araújo PPPPPPPOut
2.1Wednesday, 17 October 2018 O Globo, Jornal Extra, Época Berenice SearaPPOut
2.2Thursday, 18 October 2018 Rede Bandeirantes Rodolfo SchneiderPP
2.3Friday, 19 October 2018 RecordTV, R7Janine BorbaPP
2.4Monday, 22 October 2022 CBN, G1 Bianca SantosPP
2.5Tuesday, 23 October 2022 SBT, Folha, UOL, Super Rádio Tupi Isabele BenitoPP
2.6Thursday, 25 October 2018 Rede Globo, G1 Ana Paula Araújo PP

Opinion polls

Governor

First round

Pollster/client(s)Date(s)
conducted
Sample
size
Paes
DEM
Romário
PODE
Garotinho
PRP/PR
Motta
PSOL
Indio
PSD
Fernandes
PDT
Witzel
PSC
Pezão
PMDB
Crivella
PRB
OthersAbst.
Undec.
Lead
2018 election7 Oct19.56%8.70%10.72%5.95%6.11%41.28%7.68%19.34%21.72%
Datafolha 5–6 Oct2,66723%15%10%11%5%14%5%14%8%
Ibope 4–6 Oct2,00226%17%7%10%5%10%8%17%9%
Datafolha 3–4 Oct1,48424%16%9%10%6%10%8%18%8%
Ibope 30 Sep–2 Oct2,00226%19%6%10%3%7%10%20%7%
27 SepThe Superior Electoral Court bans Anthony Garotinho from running in the 2018 elections
Datafolha 26–28 Sep1,41425%14%15%6%8%2%4%6%19%10%
Ibope 22–24 Sep1,51224%16%16%4%6%2%4%7%22%8%
Datafolha 18–19 Sep1,35822%14%12%6%7%2%4%5%27%8%
Ibope 4–10 Sep1,20423%20%12%5%4%2%1%5%29%3%
Datafolha 4–6 Sep1,35724%14%10%7%5%3%1%5%30%10%
Datafolha 20–21 Aug1,32218%16%12%5%5%3%1%7%33%2%
Ibope 17–20 Aug1,20412%14%12%5%3%2%1%5%46%2%
2014 election 5 Oct 201419.73%8.92%40.57%20.26%10.53%17.56%20.31%

Second round

Pollster/client(s)Date(s)
conducted
Sample
size
Witzel
PSC
Paes
DEM
Pezão
PMDB
Crivella
PRB
Abst.
Undec.
Lead
2018 election28 Oct59.87%40.13%17.06%19.74%
Datafolha 26–27 Oct3,00844%40%16%4%
Ibope 25–27 Oct2,00245%38%17%7%
Datafolha 24–25 Oct1,48147%37%17%10%
Ibope 20–23 Oct1,51248%38%14%10%
Datafolha 17–18 Oct1,48450%33%17%17%
Ibope 15–17 Oct1,51251%34%14%17%
2014 election 26 Oct55.78%44.22%17.5%11.56%

Senator

Pollster/client(s)Date(s)
conducted
Sample
size
Maia
DEM
Farias
PT
Bolsonaro
PSL
Alencar
PSOL
Teixeira
REDE
Pereira
PSC
Oliveira
PSD
Lopes
PRB
Crivella
PRB
Picciani
PMDB
OthersAbst.
Undec.
(1st seat)
Abst.
Undec.
(2nd seat)
Lead
2018 election7 Oct16.67%10.17%31.36%9.17%3.09%2.58%17.06%3.64%6.27%26.29%14.30%
Datafolha 3–4 Oct1,54229%20%30%15%11%7%11%3%18%21%34%1%
Ibope 30 Sep–2 Oct2,00227%22%26%11%10%7%9%4%22%16%25%1%
Datafolha 26–28 Sep1,41426%22%25%14%11%6%9%4%18%24%40%1%
Ibope 22–24 Sep1,51227%19%22%11%10%8%7%3%20%18%26%5%
Datafolha 18–19 Sep1,35824%21%26%12%11%7%8%4%19%46%26%2%
Ibope 7–9 Sep1,20422%15%19%11%9%7%4%18%27%37%3%
Paraná Pesquisas 25–30 Aug1,86015.7%14.1%19.7%11.3%8.5%6.3%6.5%4.1%11.4%34.2%4%
RealTime Big Data 10–12 Aug2,00015%10%24%14%5%2%4%7%5%12%9%
2010 election 3 Oct11.06%28.65%22.66%20.73%16.91%23.18%5.99%

Senate elections

Confirmed candidates

PartyCandidateMost relevant political office or occupationPartyCandidates for Alternate SenatorsCoalitionElectoral number

Brazilian Republican Party (PRB)

Senador Eduardo Lopes.jpg
Eduardo Lopes
Senator for Rio de Janeiro
(2017–2019)

Brazilian Republican Party (PRB)

1st alternate senator:
Jane Crivella
For the People to be Happy Again100

Christian Labour Party (PTC)

2nd alternate senator:
Luiz Guedes Junior
Logotipo do partido Patriota.svg

Patriota (PATRI)

Apostolo Walter Cristie.jpg
Walter Cristie
Theology, pastor and entrepreneur Progressive Republican Party (PRP)1st alternate senator:
Carla Jordes
511
2nd alternate senator:
Mauro Cunha
LogoPDT.svg

Democratic Labour Party (PDT)

Jose Bonifacio Ferreira Novellino (cropped).jpg
José Bonifácio
LogoPDT.svg

Democratic Labour Party (PDT)

1st alternate senator:
Maria José Lagte
Renew to Change123
2nd alternate senator:
Alice Alves
PT (Brazil) logo 2021.svg

Workers' Party (PT)

Foto oficial de Lindbergh Farias.jpg
Lindbergh Farias
Senator for Rio de Janeiro
(2011–2019)
PT (Brazil) logo 2021.svg

Workers' Party (PT)

1st alternate senator:
Edinho Silva
Popular Front131
2nd alternate senator:
Anazir Oliveira
Logo PSTU.png

United Socialist Workers' Party (PSTU)

Samantha Guedes PSTU-RJ.jpg
Samantha Guedes
Political militant Logo PSTU.png

United Socialist Workers' Party (PSTU)

1st alternate senator:
Juzerley Assunção
160
2nd alternate senator:
Maria Elisa Guimarães
Logo PSTU.png

United Socialist Workers' Party (PSTU)

Cyro Garcia PSTU-RJ.jpg
Cyro Garcia
Member of the Chamber of Deputies
(1992–1993)
Logo PSTU.png

United Socialist Workers' Party (PSTU)

1st alternate senator:
Julia Eberhardt
161
2nd alternate senator:
Sérgio Perdigão
Partido Social Liberal logo.svg

Social Liberal Party (PSL)

Foto oficial de Flavio Bolsonaro (v. AgSen).jpg
Flávio Bolsonaro
Member of the Legislative Assembly of Rio de Janeiro
(2003–2019)
Partido Social Liberal logo.svg

Social Liberal Party (PSL)

1st alternate senator:
Paulo Marinho
177
2nd alternate senator:
Leonardo Rodrigues
Logomarca da Rede Sustentabilidade (REDE), do Brasil.png

Sustainability Network (REDE)

Miro Teixeira 2018 no RJ.jpg
Miro Teixeira
Member of the Chamber of Deputies
(1987–)
Logomarca da Rede Sustentabilidade (REDE), do Brasil.png

Sustainability Network (REDE)

1st alternate senator:
Sônia Rabello
The Strength that Comes from the People188
2nd alternate senator:
Valéria Tatsch
PSC logo.svg

Social Christian Party (PSC)

Everaldo Dias Pereira.jpg
Everaldo Pereira
PSC National President
(2015–2023)
PSC logo.svg

Social Christian Party (PSC)

1st alternate senator:
Donizete Pereira
More Order, More Progress200
2nd alternate senator:
Laercio de Almeida
PCB logo.svg

Brazilian Communist Party (PCB)

Marta Barcante como pre-candidata ao senado em 2018.jpg
Founder of Classist Unity and member of PCB women's wing PCB logo.svg

Brazilian Communist Party (PCB)

1st alternate senator:
Valmiria Guida
Change is Possible211
2nd alternate senator:
Ricardo Pinheiro
PSOL logo brazil.png

Socialism and Liberty Party (PSOL)

Chico Alencar Freixo50 2016 01.jpg
Chico Alencar
Member of the Chamber of Deputies
(2003–2019)
PSOL logo brazil.png

Socialism and Liberty Party (PSOL)

1st alternate senator:
Vanderleia Aguiar
500
2nd alternate senator:
Dodora Mota
Democratas logo (cortado).png

Democrats (DEM)

Cesar Maia (cropped).jpg
Cesar Maia
Member of the Municipal Chamber of Rio de Janeiro
(2013–present)
Democratas logo (cortado).png

Democrats (DEM)

1st alternate senator:
Sergio Zveiter
Strength of Rio255
Progressistas logo.png

Progressistas (PP)

2nd alternate senator:
Alice Tamborindeguy
Brazilian Social Democracy Party (PSDB) Deputada Aspasia Camargo em 2014.jpg
Aspásia Camargo
Member of the Legislative Assembly of Rio de Janeiro
(2011–2015)
Progressistas logo.png

Progressistas (PP)

1st alternate senator:
Marco Magalhães
455
PTB logo(1981-2019).png

Brazilian Labour Party (PTB)

2nd alternate senator:
Jorge Rodino
Brazilian Labour Renewal Party (PRTB) Mattos Nascimento Evangelical singer and songwriter Brazilian Labour Renewal Party (PRTB)1st alternate senator:
Felipe Pereira
281
2nd alternate senator:
Djamim Ferreira
Brazilian Woman's Party (PMB)Gabrielle BurcciEntrepreneur Brazilian Woman's Party (PMB)1st alternate senator:
Sidclei Bernardo
355
2nd alternate senator:
Silvio Mallet
PSD Brazil logo.svg

Social Democratic Party (PSD)

Foto oficial de Arolde de Oliveira (v. AgSen).jpg
Arolde de Oliveira
Member of the Chamber of Deputies
(1984–2019)
PSD Brazil logo.svg

Social Democratic Party (PSD)

1st alternate senator:
Carlos Portinho
555
2nd alternate senator:
Renata Guerra

[14] [15]

Candidacy denied

PartyCandidateMost relevant political office or occupationPartyCandidates for Alternate SenatorsCoalitionElectoral number
Logo PCO Institucional.svg

Workers' Cause Party (PCO)

Fernando FagundesUniversity professor Logo PCO Institucional.svg

Workers' Cause Party (PCO)

1st alternate senator:
José Márcio Tavares
290
2nd alternate senator:
Carlos Guida

Results

PSC candidate Wilson Witzel secured 39 percent of the vote in the October 7. [16] His nearest rival, DEM candidate Eduardo Paes, secured 21% of the vote. [16] Both advanced to a second round runoff which was held on October 28. In the runoff, Witzel won the election after securing 59.87% of the vote to Paes' 40.13% [17]

Governor

CandidateRunning matePartyFirst roundSecond round
Votes%Votes%
Wilson Witzel Cláudio Castro PSC 3,154,77141.284,675,35559.87
Eduardo Paes Comte Bittencourt (PPS) DEM 1,494,83119.563,134,40040.13
Tarcísio Motta Ivanete Silva PSOL 819,24810.72
Romário Faria Marcelo Delaroli (PR) PODE 664,5118.70
Pedro FernandesGláucio Julianelli (PSB) PDT 466,9546.11
Indio da Costa Zaqueu Teixeira PSD 454,9285.95
Marcia Tiburi Leonardo Giordano (PCdoB) PT 447,3765.85
Marcelo TrindadeCarmen Migueles NOVO 86,8201.14
Anthony Garotinho Leide Duarte (PRB) PRP 84,187
André MonteiroJonas Licurgo PRTB 35,3270.46
Dayse Oliveira Pedro Villas-Bôas PSTU 17,4990.23
Luiz EugênioJoaquim Nogueira Neto PCO 2,863
Total7,642,265100.007,809,755100.00
Valid votes7,642,26579.937,809,75582.94
Invalid votes1,379,45114.431,259,98313.38
Blank votes539,8655.65346,9703.68
Total votes9,561,581100.009,416,708100.00
Registered voters/turnout12,401,19977.1012,401,19975.93
PSC gain from PP
Popular vote (first round)
Witzel
41.28%
Paes
19.56%
Motta
10.72%
Romário
8.70%
Fernandes
6.11%
Indio
5.95%
Tiburi
5.85%
Others
1.83%
Popular vote (second round)
Witzel
59.87%
Paes
40.13%

Senator

CandidatePartyVotes%
Flávio Bolsonaro PSL 4,380,41831.36
Arolde de Oliveira PSD 2,382,26517.06
Cesar Maia DEM 2,327,63416.67
Lindbergh Farias (incumbent) PT 1,419,67610.17
Chico Alencar PSOL 1,281,3739.17
Eduardo Lopes (incumbent) PRB 507,8503.64
Miro Teixeira REDE 430,8933.09
Everaldo Pereira PSC 360,6882.58
José Bonifácio PDT 313,2652.24
Aspásia Camargo PSDB 248,8681.78
Mattos Nascimento PRTB 173,9681.25
Marta Barçante PCB 52,7340.38
Cyro Garcia PSTU 45,5880.33
Gabrielle Burcci PMB 27,0810.19
Walter Cristie PATRI 23,803
Samantha Guedes PSTU 13,6800.10
Fernando Fagundes PCO 8,816
Total13,965,981100.00
Valid votes13,965,98173.58
Invalid votes3,326,40917.52
Blank votes1,689,1118.90
Total votes18,981,501100.00
Registered voters/turnout12,401,199153.06
PSL gain from PT
PSD gain from PRB
Popular vote
Bolsonaro
31.36%
Oliveira
17.06%
Maia
16.67%
Farias
10.17%
Alencar
9.17%
Lopes
3.64%
Teixeira
3.09%
Others
8.85%

Chamber of Deputies

PartyVotes%Seats+/–
Social Liberal Party 1,712,54122.1812Increase2.svg12
Socialism and Liberty Party 644,6418.354Increase2.svg1
Social Democratic Party 524,6086.793Decrease2.svg3
Democrats 520,0336.744Increase2.svg3
Brazilian Democratic Movement 449,2515.823Decrease2.svg5
Brazilian Republican Party 405,6655.252Steady2.svg
Brazilian Socialist Party 284,0693.681Steady2.svg
Workers' Party 275,2053.561Decrease2.svg4
Party of the Republic 269,0893.492Decrease2.svg
Progressistas 264,1883.422Decrease2.svg
Democratic Labour Party 236,0203.062Increase2.svg1
Social Christian Party 205,6942.661Increase2.svg1
New Party 201,2812.611New
Progressive Republican Party 170,1362.201Steady2.svg
Solidariedade 161,5312.091Decrease2.svg1
Humanist Party of Solidarity 139,1471.801Increase2.svg1
Brazilian Social Democracy Party 135,1331.750Decrease2.svg1
Christian Democracy 134,4861.741Steady2.svg
Avante 130,8821.701Increase2.svg1
Brazilian Labour Renewal Party 105,4901.370Steady2.svg
Popular Socialist Party 94,2811.221Increase2.svg1
Communist Party of Brazil 89,3961.161Steady2.svg
Sustainability Network 82,4371.070New
Podemos 75,2680.970Steady2.svg
Brazilian Woman's Party 75,1130.970New
Brazilian Labour Party 74,0380.960Decrease2.svg2
Patriota 73,1110.950Steady2.svg
Republican Party of the Social Order 72,5800.941Decrease2.svg1
Christian Labour Party 56,2960.730Steady2.svg
Green Party 21,6710.280Steady2.svg
Party of National Mobilization 16,5480.210Steady2.svg
Free Fatherland Party 14,4920.190Steady2.svg
Brazilian Communist Party 4,6930.060Steady2.svg
United Socialist Workers' Party 1,7560.020Steady2.svg
Total7,720,770100.0046
Valid votes7,720,77081.49
Invalid votes1,120,22511.82
Blank votes633,4466.69
Total votes9,474,441100.00
Registered voters/turnout12,401,19976.40
Source: UOL

Legislative Assembly

PartyVotes%Seats+/–
Social Liberal Party 1,204,80815.6213Increase2.svg11
Democrats 546,4337.096Increase2.svg6
Brazilian Democratic Movement 515,4696.685Decrease2.svg10
Socialism and Liberty Party 489,1516.345Steady2.svg
Social Democratic Party 361,4404.693Decrease2.svg5
Democratic Labour Party 349,4994.533Steady2.svg
Workers' Party 349,2024.533Decrease2.svg3
Brazilian Republican Party 333,6684.333Increase2.svg1
Solidariedade 301,5833.913Steady2.svg
Progressistas 242,3743.142Decrease2.svg2
Brazilian Social Democracy Party 230,8822.992Steady2.svg
Progressive Republican Party 215,8942.802Increase2.svg2
Humanist Party of Solidarity 211,2252.742Increase2.svg1
New Party 208,5722.702New
Social Christian Party 187,7752.442Increase2.svg
Brazilian Labour Renewal Party 180,1982.341Steady2.svg
Avante 173,0062.241Steady2.svg
Brazilian Socialist Party 165,8722.151Steady2.svg
Christian Labour Party 151,6571.971Steady2.svg
Patriota 142,3001.851Increase2.svg1
Communist Party of Brazil 140,3691.821Steady2.svg
Christian Democracy 132,7881.722Increase2.svg1
Party of the Republic 130,3821.691Decrease2.svg6
Brazilian Woman's Party 130,3311.691New
Republican Party of the Social Order 123,8191.611Increase2.svg
Popular Socialist Party 112,5171.461Decrease2.svg1
Brazilian Labour Party 109,6981.421Decrease2.svg1
Podemos 106,5141.381Steady2.svg
Party of National Mobilization 57,2520.740Steady2.svg
Green Party 52,7700.680Steady2.svg
Sustainability Network 27,2230.350New
Free Fatherland Party 16,7340.220Steady2.svg
Brazilian Communist Party 6,3820.080Steady2.svg
United Socialist Workers' Party 3,4260.040Steady2.svg
Total7,711,213100.0070
Valid votes7,711,21381.39
Invalid votes1,134,45611.97
Blank votes628,7726.64
Total votes9,474,441100.00
Registered voters/turnout12,401,19976.40
Source: UOL

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