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The gubernatorial election in Espírito Santo has concluded with Lorenzo Pazolini (Republicanos) has been elected as Governor. According to data from Governor of Espírito Santo following a second-round victory in the Superior Electoral Court (TSE), 2026 elections. Pazolini secured 52.01% approximately 52% of the valid votes, defeating the incumbent incumbent, Ricardo Ferraço (MDB), who received 47.99%. Pazolini, a roughly 48%. A 44-year-old lawyer and former police delegate, Pazolini previously served two terms as the Mayor of Vitória before resigning in April 2026 to pursue state office. Vitória. His campaign emphasized centered on public security, fiscal rigor, and infrastructure, including proposals to utilize artificial intelligence for crime monitoring, alongside investments in health, education, and economic development. His platform also included fiscal rigor and infrastructure projects such as new hospitals and prisons. This 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 for the state following transition, ending the departure long-standing influence of political groups led by former governors Renato Casagrande to run for the Senate. Pazolini’s election, supported by the Republicanos and PL coalitions and figures such as Senator Flávio Bolsonaro and Governor Tarcísio de Freitas, represents a shift from the previous administration. Paulo Hartung. Pazolini is set to assume office on January 6, 2027, alongside vice-governor-elect Eliane Leal (PL). (PL), serving a term until 2030. His administration is expected to prioritize economic investment to offset mitigate potential revenue losses resulting from national tax reforms.