# Brazil 2026 elections: female representation and Senate race > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/brazil-2024-senate-election > Updated: 2026-09-07T09:13:15.000Z. Sources: 75. Developments: 8. The 2026 Brazilian general elections are projected to be the first of the century without women on competitive presidential tickets. While women constitute approximately 52.8% of the 158.7 million eligible voters, they represent only about 35% of total candidates. This gender gap is particularly pronounced in majoritarian races: women account for roughly 16.4% of gubernatorial candidates and 21.9% of Senate candidates. In Paraná, candidates have intensified engagement through debates. During a Band Paraná Senate debate, participants addressed social media regulation, the 6x1 work schedule, and police body cameras. Alexandre Curi (Republicanos) expressed opposition to the use of body cameras, while Gleisi Hoffmann (PT) advocated for police intelligence and combating criminal financing. The debate also saw friction over online betting; Hoffmann called for a ban on betting and its advertising, whereas Filipe Barros (PL) criticized the current administration, citing reports of employees requesting salary advances due to gambling debts. Additionally, Jovem Pan News Curitiba organized a debate for vice-governor candidates in Paraná, featuring Rafael Greca (MDB), Michele Caputo (Solidariedade), and Edson Vasconcellos (PL). In other regions, Senator Sérgio Moro (PL) leads the Paraná gubernatorial race according to various polls, though discrepancies exist between Instituto Paraná Pesquisas and IRG. In the Senate race, Deltan Dallagnol (Novo), Gleisi Hoffmann (PT), and Alexandre Curi (Republicanos) lead in stimulated scenarios. In Goiás, federal deputy Gustavo Gayer (PL) faces a 23.6% rejection rate, while in Mato Grosso, the gubernatorial race remains a technical tie between Senator Wellington Fagundes (PL) and incumbent Governor Otaviano Pivetta (Republicanos). As the election approaches, the Senate race is becoming increasingly nationalized, with state-level campaigns functioning as extensions of the presidential contest. Candidates frequently align with major figures like Lula or Flávio Bolsonaro to drive social media engagement. In São Paulo, televised debates have highlighted sharp ideological divides. ## Claims - In a stimulated poll for the Paraná governorship, Sérgio Moro leads with 46.1% of the votes. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Requião Filho holds second place in the governorship race with 23.4% of the votes. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Sandro Alex is in third place for the governorship with 16.5% of the votes. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Sandro Alex proposes expanding technical education and technology in state agricultural schools. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Deltan Dallagnol leads the Senate race with 34% of the votes. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Requião Filho has the highest rejection rate at 36.3% among governorship candidates. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Women constitute 52.8% of eligible voters for Brazil's 2026 election, a 9.1 million advantage over men. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The gender voting gap grew from 5.1 million in 2010 to about 9.1 million in 2026. (corroborated by 2 sources) - PT candidates performed roughly 10 percentage points better among women than among men in the 2018 and 2022 presidential elections. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Brazil has 158,745,463 eligible voters for the 2026 elections. (single source) - Ceará's electorate increased from 5.49 million in 2002 to 6.99 million in 2026, a 27% rise. (single source) - Biometric registration in Ceará reached 94.73% in 2026. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-07: Paraná gubernatorial candidates ramp up campaign activities Paraná gubernatorial candidates are conducting campaign events, including religious services and committee launches, while Brazilian candidates face a September 10 deadline to validate voting machine data. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/paran-gubernatorial-candidates-ramp-up-campaign-activities ### 2026-09-04: Paraná elections: Sergio Moro leads gubernatorial race in new polls Polling shows Sergio Moro leading the Paraná gubernatorial race, while Senate contests and high-profile political visits shape the regional electoral landscape. 15 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/srgio-moro-campaigns-in-maring-for-paran-governorship ### 2026-08-26: Sergio Moro leads Paraná gubernatorial race in latest polls Senator Sergio Moro leads the 2026 Paraná gubernatorial race in recent polls, while Deltan Dallagnol leads for the Senate. Tensions rise following President Lula's criticisms of the Lava Jato figures. 11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/paran-gubernatorial-race-moro-leads-polls-and-fundraising ### 2026-08-22: Paraná and Mato Grosso gubernatorial races show intense competition New polls show a tight race for governor in Mato Grosso between Otaviano Pivetta and Wellington Fagundes, while Sergio Moro leads the contest in Paraná. 22 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sergio-moro-leads-paran-gubernatorial-polls-despite-alliance-challenges ### 2026-08-16: Paraná election polls: Sergio Moro leads governorship race Sérgio Moro leads the Paraná governorship race with 46.1% of the votes, followed by Requião Filho (23.4%) and Sandro Alex (16.5%), according to new Paraná Pesquisas polling. 20 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazil-voters-unaware-of-two-senate-votes-for-2026 ### 2026-08-08: Brazil 2026 elections see lack of women in competitive tickets Despite making up over 52% of the electorate, women are largely absent from competitive presidential and major political tickets for Brazil's 2026 elections. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazil-2026-elections-see-lack-of-women-in-competitive-tickets ### 2026-07-24: Brazil's 2026 election sees women become majority of voters Women now form 52.8% of Brazil's 2026 electorate, outnumbering men by 9.1 million; PT leads among women, while Novo party relies on Romeu Zema to clear a 2.5% vote barrier. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/women-form-majority-of-voters-in-brazils-mato-grosso-and-mato-grosso-do-sul ### 2026-07-14: Brazil votes for two Senate seats in October election Brazil's October election will have voters choose two senators per state, filling 54 seats; they must cast separate votes for distinct candidates, with incomplete votes a common issue. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazil-votes-for-two-senate-seats-in-october-election --- Cite as: Brazil 2026 elections: female representation and Senate race. 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