# Bahia state political and investment developments

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/bahia-state-political-and-investment-developments
> Updated: 2026-10-04T20:11:34.000Z. Sources: 55. Developments: 2.

Governor Jerônimo Rodrigues initially highlighted R$ 1.21 billion in regional investments made between 2023 and 2026, specifically targeting the Portal do Sertão region through infrastructure, education, and healthcare projects.

Following these developments, Rodrigues was re-elected as governor of Bahia with 54.33% of the valid votes, defeating ACM Neto. In the 2026 elections, Workers' Party (PT) candidates Rui Costa and Jaques Wagner secured both available Senate seats. Costa, a former Minister of the Casa Civil, is set to begin his term in 2027, while Wagner will serve a new eight-year term. These victories, alongside Rodrigues’s first-round gubernatorial win, consolidate the PT’s political influence and federal representation for the state. Other notable Senate candidates, including Angelo Coronel (Republicanos) and João Roma (PL), failed to secure the available seats.

The election results also defined the 39 federal deputies who will represent the state in the Chamber of Deputies starting in 2027. The PT emerged as the largest caucus with seven elected representatives, followed by the PSD and União Brasil with six each. Pastor Sargento Isidório (Avante) was noted as the most voted candidate among the deputies. These results reinforce the PT’s political strength in Bahia, maintaining a cycle of control that has continued since 2007.

Updated election data confirms Rodrigues secured approximately 55.80% of the valid votes in the first round, defeating ACM Neto, who received 43.72%. Beyond the legislative composition, the election results also showed a notable increase in female representation within both the State Legislative Assembly and the federal delegation.

## Claims

- ACM Neto received 45.14% of valid votes in the gubernatorial race. (disputed by 9 sources)
- Jerônimo Rodrigues obtained 54.33% of valid votes in the gubernatorial race. (disputed by 6 sources)
- Jerônimo Rodrigues was re-elected Governor of Bahia with 55.19% of valid votes. (disputed by 6 sources)
- ACM Neto finished the election with 43.72% of valid votes. (disputed by 2 sources)
- Rui Costa and Jaques Wagner secured the two Senate seats in Bahia. (corroborated by 14 sources)
- Jerônimo Rodrigues was re-elected Governor of Bahia. (corroborated by 8 sources)
- Bahia elected 39 federal deputies for the 2027-2031 term. (corroborated by 5 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-04: Bahia elects Jerônimo Rodrigues as Governor and secures two Senate seats

Jerônimo Rodrigues (PT) was re-elected Governor of Bahia in the first round. The PT also secured both Senate seats with Rui Costa and Jaques Wagner, and elected 39 federal deputies for the state.

48 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bahia-elections-jernimo-rodrigues-re-elected-governor

### 2026-09-25: Bahia Governor highlights R$ 1.21 billion in regional investments

Bahia Governor Jerônimo Rodrigues announced R$ 1.21 billion in regional investments for Portal do Sertão, focusing on education, infrastructure, and public services in Santo Estêvão.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bahia-governor-highlights-r-121-billion-in-regional-investments

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