# Espírito Santo election polling

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/esprito-santo-election-polling
> Updated: 2026-09-24T20:50:26.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Polling data for the 2026 elections in Espírito Santo indicates various leading candidates for state offices. Senator Ricardo Ferraço (MDB) holds a significant lead in the governorship race, with a survey showing him at 43% in a first-round scenario and leading Vitória Mayor Lorenzo Pazolini (Republicanos) in a simulated runoff.

Regarding the Senate race, polling suggests a potential consolidation of left-leaning candidates. Former governor Renato Casagrande (PSB) leads with 49.8% of intended votes, while Fabiano Contarato (PT) follows with 22.7%, positioning the state to potentially elect two senators aligned with President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-24: Espírito Santo polling suggests two pro-Lula senators

Polling in Espírito Santo indicates that Renato Casagrande and Fabiano Contarato could both be elected as senators, potentially providing two seats for candidates aligned with President Lula.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/esprito-santo-polling-suggests-two-pro-lula-senators

### 2026-09-19: Ricardo Ferraço leads polls for Espírito Santo governorship

Senator Ricardo Ferraço leads the polls for the 2026 Espírito Santo governorship, holding 43% in a first-round simulation ahead of Lorenzo Pazolini.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ricardo-ferrao-leads-polls-for-esprito-santo-governorship

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