# Lorenzo Pazolini elected Governor of Espírito Santo > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/esprito-santo-gubernatorial-election > Updated: 2026-10-25T18:47:24.000Z. Sources: 48. Developments: 5. Lorenzo Pazolini (Republicanos) has been elected Governor of Espírito Santo following a second-round victory in the 2026 elections. Pazolini secured approximately 52% of the valid votes, defeating the incumbent, Ricardo Ferraço (MDB), who received roughly 48%. A 44-year-old lawyer and former police delegate, Pazolini previously served two terms as the Mayor of Vitória. His campaign centered on public security, fiscal rigor, and infrastructure, including proposals for new hospitals and prisons. During the race, he proposed reducing state commissioned positions by 25% to 30%, suggesting such cuts could free up R$ 150 million for public policies like women’s protection and sanitation services. A Quaest poll during the campaign also indicated that Pazolini held the lowest rejection rate among competitors. His victory marks a significant political transition, ending the long-standing influence of political groups led by former governors Renato Casagrande and Paulo Hartung. Pazolini is set to assume office on January 6, 2027, alongside vice-governor-elect Eliane Leal (PL), serving a term until 2030. His administration is expected to prioritize economic investment to mitigate potential revenue losses from national tax reforms. ## Claims - Lorenzo Pazolini is a candidate representing the Republicanos party. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Ricardo Ferraço is a candidate representing the MDB party. (corroborated by 3 sources) - In the first round, Lorenzo Pazolini received 49.6% of valid votes. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The runoff election for the governorship of Espírito Santo is taking place on October 25, 2026. (corroborated by 2 sources) - In the first round, Ricardo Ferraço received 34.06% of valid votes. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Ricardo Ferraço is the current governor of Espírito Santo. (corroborated by 2 sources) - A Quaest poll showed Pazolini with 55% of valid votes and Ferraço with 45%. (single source) - The Quaest poll has a margin of error of two percentage points. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-10-25: Lorenzo Pazolini elected Governor of Espírito Santo Lorenzo Pazolini (Republicanos) has been elected Governor of Espírito Santo, defeating incumbent Ricardo Ferraço in the 2026 second-round elections. 41 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/esprito-santo-holds-runoff-election-for-governorship ### 2026-10-20: Lorenzo Pazolini leads Espírito Santo gubernatorial race Poll results show Lorenzo Pazolini leading Ricardo Ferraço with 52% of valid votes in the Espírito Santo gubernatorial runoff. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lorenzo-pazolini-leads-esprito-santo-gubernatorial-race ### 2026-10-16: Lorenzo Pazolini holds lowest rejection rate in Espírito Santo race A Quaest poll shows Lorenzo Pazolini has the lowest rejection rate among candidates running for the Government of Espírito Santo. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lorenzo-pazolini-holds-lowest-rejection-rate-in-esprito-santo-race ### 2026-10-15: Lorenzo Pazolini proposes cutting commissioned roles in Espírito Santo Espírito Santo gubernatorial candidate Lorenzo Pazolini proposes cutting commissioned roles to fund public services, amid political tension over potential staff dismissals if the incumbent loses. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lorenzo-pazolini-proposes-cutting-commissioned-roles-in-esprito-santo ### 2026-10-10: Lorenzo Pazolini gains support and mobilizes voters in Espírito Santo Lorenzo Pazolini receives national Podemos party support for the Espírito Santo runoff amid local party friction and large-scale voter mobilization events. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lorenzo-pazolini-gains-support-and-mobilizes-voters-in-esprito-santo --- Cite as: Lorenzo Pazolini elected Governor of Espírito Santo. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/esprito-santo-gubernatorial-election