Espírito Santo politicians compete for Senate and Chamber seats

Political candidates in Espírito Santo are preparing for the 2026 elections, with several high-profile figures vying for seats in the Senate and the Chamber of Deputies.

For the Senate, eleven candidates are competing for two available seats. Former governor Renato Casagrande (PSB) is noted as a highly competitive candidate. Current senators Fabiano Contarato (PT) and Marcos do Val (Podemos) are seeking reelection. Other notable candidates include Rose de Freitas (MDB), Evair de Melo (Republicanos), and Maguinha Malta (PL).

In the race for the Chamber of Deputies, Marcelo Santos (União Brasil), the current president of the Legislative Assembly of Espírito Santo (Ales), is running based on his legislative management experience. His campaign highlights the modernization and transparency initiatives achieved during his tenure at the Assembly. The political landscape in the state has also been influenced by Helder Salomão (PT) shifting his focus to a bid for the governorship of Espírito Santo.