José Sarney votes in São Luís at age 96

José Sarney Brazilian elections São Luís democratization Maranhão

Former Brazilian President José Sarney, 96, cast his vote in São Luís, Maranhão, during the second round of the 2026 elections. Sarney, who used a wheelchair during the process, voted at the Escola Desembargador Sarney Costa in the São Francisco neighborhood.

The former president's participation follows a recent period of health challenges. He was hospitalized for nine days in early October to undergo surgery for an intestinal obstruction, receiving hospital discharge on October 17. This follows a previous hospitalization in September for bacterial pneumonia.

During his appearance, Sarney reflected on his presidency from 1985 to 1990, noting his role in restoring direct elections in Brazil and the country's transition from military rule to democracy. He described the election as a ‘festa da democracia’ (festival of democracy) and emphasized the importance of voting in shaping the nation's future.

Entities

Brazil · Escola Desembargador Sarney Costa · José Sarney · Maranhão · São Luís

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 3 SOURCES] José Sarney is 96 years old. portaloinformante.com.br · www.osul.com.br · www.metropoles.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Sarney claims to have restored direct elections in Brazil during his presidency. portaloinformante.com.br · www.osul.com.br
[● 3 SOURCES] Sarney underwent surgery to correct an intestinal obstruction in October 2026. portaloinformante.com.br · www.osul.com.br · www.metropoles.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Sarney served as President of Brazil from 1985 to 1990. portaloinformante.com.br · www.metropoles.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Sarney voted in São Luís during the second round of the 2026 elections. portaloinformante.com.br · www.osul.com.br · www.metropoles.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Sarney used a wheelchair while voting. www.osul.com.br
[● 2 SOURCES] Sarney was hospitalized in September for bacterial pneumonia. www.osul.com.br · www.metropoles.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Sarney was discharged from the hospital on October 17, 2026. portaloinformante.com.br · www.osul.com.br · www.metropoles.com

Sources

Aos 96 anos, José Sarney vota em São Luís e celebra a "festa da democracia" [hora1rondonia.com.br]

1 day ago

Sarney vota após alta e celebra a democracia – Imprensa Pública [imprensapublica.com.br]

2 days ago

Ex-presidente José Sarney vota em São Luís e destaca importância da democracia [portaloinformante.com.br]

2 days ago

Em telefonema, Lula agradece Sarney por apoio na reeleição - Gilberto Léda [gilbertoleda.com.br]

about 17 hours ago

Aos 96 anos, José Sarney vota em São Luís e celebra a “festa da democracia” [www.gp1.com.br]

2 days ago

Após internações, ex-presidente José Sarney vota no Maranhão aos 96 anos - Jornal O Sul [www.osul.com.br]

2 days ago

Aos 96 anos, José Sarney vota com adesivo de Lula no Maranhão [www.brasil247.com]

2 days ago

Aos 96 anos, José Sarney vota em São Luís e celebra a "festa da democracia" [www.metropoles.com]

2 days ago