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2026 Elections: Polling results and voter guidelines released
As the 2026 elections approach on October 4, various polling data and logistical guidelines have been released across Brazil and Paraguay.
In Paraná, Sergio Moro leads the gubernatorial race with 36% in the first round, while Sandro Alex follows with 28%. A second-round simulation shows a technical tie between Moro (41%) and Alex (39%).
In Mato Grosso, Otaviano Pivetta leads the gubernatorial race with 46.4%, followed by Wellington Fagundes at 27.1%. In the Senate race, Mauro Mendes holds a 54.9% preference.
In Alagoas, JHC leads both the gubernatorial race with 48.6% and the Senate race with 45.6%. Meanwhile, in Paraguay, opposition leaders are intensifying strategies in the Central and Alto Paraná departments, which represent over 1.9 million voters.
Logistical guidance from the Superior Electoral Court (TSE) reminds voters that mobile phones are prohibited in voting booths and recommends bringing paper notes with candidate numbers to ensure speed and secrecy.
Entities
Anthony Garotinho · Assembleia Legislativa do Estado da Bahia · Bahia · Bahia Public Security Secretariat · Brazil · Câmara dos Deputados · Feira de Santana · Jorginho Mello · Liberal Party · Marina JHC · Otaviano Pivetta · Paraná
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 6 SOURCES] Santa Catarina has 5,725,753 eligible voters. correiodovale.com.br · www.acessa.com · mauaagora.com.br
- [● 11 SOURCES] The first round of elections is scheduled for October 4. correiodovale.com.br · portaldiarioderondonia.com · ccnnews.com.br · paraonline.com.br · www.acessa.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] In a stimulated scenario for the Paraná governorship, Sergio Moro leads with 46.2%, followed by Requião Filho at 23.6% and Sandro Alex at 21.5%.
- [● 13 SOURCES] A second round is scheduled for October 25 if no candidate achieves over 50% of valid votes in the first round. correiodovale.com.br · portaldiarioderondonia.com · ccnnews.com.br · paraonline.com.br · www.acessa.com · +2 more
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Regional Electoral Court of Paraná (TRE-PR) has processed 1,078 candidacy registration requests out of 1,088 received. jornalfolhadosudoeste.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Bahia Public Security Secretariat (SSP-BA) plans to mobilize 34,000 security professionals for the 2026 elections.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Paraná has 8,609,026 eligible voters for the elections. portaldiarioderondonia.com · www.fetecpr.org.br
- [● 3 SOURCES] Rio Grande do Sul has 8,526,233 eligible voters for the upcoming elections. ccnnews.com.br · paraonline.com.br
- [● 4 SOURCES] Sandro Alex is the only candidate for the Paraná governorship showing growth across seven different polling institutes. www.maringamais.com.br
- [● 6 SOURCES] Eight candidates are running for the governorship of Santa Catarina. correiodovale.com.br · www.acessa.com · mauaagora.com.br
- [● 29 SOURCES] The first round of the 2026 elections takes place on Sunday, October 4. radiosampaio.com.br · fmimperial.com.br · valor.globo.com · correiodovale.com.br · portaldiarioderondonia.com · +10 more
- [● 3 SOURCES] Approximately 158.7 million people are eligible to vote in the 2026 elections.