Paraíba senators cast votes in Brazilian presidential runoff

Senators from the state of Paraíba participated in the second round of the 2026 presidential elections on Sunday. The voting included Daniella Ribeiro (PP), Efraim Filho (PL), Veneziano Vital do Rêgo (MDB), and João Azevêdo (PSB), who was elected to the Senate during the first round.

In João Pessoa, Efraim Filho expressed confidence in a victory for candidate Flávio Bolsonaro (PL), stating that the desire for change among voters and mobilization within the right-wing movement would be decisive. Filho indicated he would travel to Brasília to monitor the vote counting alongside Bolsonaro.

In Campina Grande, Veneziano Vital do Rêgo noted the highly competitive nature of the race. Meanwhile, João Azevêdo commented on the importance of civic engagement and the responsibility of the electorate in determining the country's future.