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Jorginho Mello re-elected governor of Santa Catarina

Overview

The 2026 election cycle in Santa Catarina concluded with incumbent Jorginho Mello (PL) securing re-election in the first round. According to data from the Superior Electoral Court (TSE), Mello obtained approximately 68% to 69% of the valid votes, surpassing the threshold required to avoid a runoff. His running mate, Adriano Silva (Novo), was also elected as vice-governor.

Following his victory, Mello has outlined key priorities for his second term, focusing on infrastructure, public security, and basic sanitation. Regarding infrastructure, the administration has identified the North Coastal Corridor (Via Mar) as a priority and intends to collaborate with the federal government to improve BR-282 and complete the duplication of BR-470 to bolster the state's economy.

Sanitation is a significant upcoming challenge, as the state currently maintains only 35.9% sewage collection and treatment coverage, with a legal mandate to reach 90% by 2033. While Santa Catarina maintains one of the lowest violent death rates in Brazil, Mello’s administration must also address public security concerns, specifically noting the 335 recorded cases of femicide between 2020 and 2024.

The election results also solidified a conservative legislative landscape. In the Senate, Carlos Bolsonaro (PL) and Caroline Rodrigues De Toni (PL) were elected to fill the two available seats. The state also elected 16 federal deputies and 40 state deputies to the Legislative Assembly of Santa Catarina (ALESC).

Entities

Jorginho Mello · Santa Catarina · João Rodrigues · Esperidião Amin · Carlos Bolsonaro

Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 9 sources
    Jorginho Mello outlines priorities for second Santa Catarina term

    Reelected Governor Jorginho Mello faces key challenges in Santa Catarina, including infrastructure expansion, meeting 2033 sanitation targets, and addressing public security and femicide.

  2. [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Jorginho Mello leads Santa Catarina gubernatorial polls

    Governor Jorginho Mello leads Santa Catarina's gubernatorial polls with 55.9%, while candidates João Rodrigues and Mello exchanged accusations regarding past legal issues during a recent debate.

  3. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Jorginho Mello campaign targets João Rodrigues in Santa Catarina race

    The campaign of Santa Catarina Governor Jorginho Mello is using footage of João Rodrigues's 2018 arrest in electoral ads, a move Rodrigues has condemned as a cowardly and incomplete narrative.

  4. [POLITICS] 22 sources
    Jorginho Mello leads Santa Catarina polls for governorship

    Quaest polls show Jorginho Mello leading the Santa Catarina governorship race with 54% of intentions, while the Senate race remains a technical three-way tie between Carol de Toni, Carlos Bolsonaro, and Esperid

  5. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Carlos Bolsonaro shifts campaign strategy in Santa Catarina

    Carlos Bolsonaro has pivoted his Santa Catarina Senate campaign, using new rhetoric about being “reborn” in the state after facing backlash for an initial broadcast that focused on his Rio de Janeiro roots.

  6. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Santa Catarina gubernatorial election history warns against favoritism

    A retrospective of Santa Catarina's gubernatorial elections warns that political favoritism, including Jorginho Mello's current lead, does not always guarantee electoral success based on historical trends.

  7. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Santa Catarina Senate race shows technical tie between candidates

    A new poll for the Santa Catarina Senate race shows Carol De Toni and Carlos Bolsonaro in a technical tie for first-round votes, while Esperidião Amin shows strength in second-vote preferences.

  8. [POLITICS] 10 sources
    Jorginho Mello to take leave of absence for reelection campaign

    Santa Catarina's legislature approved Governor Jorginho Mello's leave of absence from August 29 to October 5 to focus on his reelection campaign; Vice-Governor Marilisa Boehm will assume office.

  9. [POLITICS] 15 sources
    Santa Catarina 2026 elections: Eight candidates launch campaigns

    Eight candidates have launched their 2026 campaigns for the governorship of Santa Catarina, with wealth declarations ranging from R$ 518 to over R$ 600 million.

  10. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Santa Catarina political alliances face testing ahead of elections

    As Santa Catarina's official campaign begins, political parties are managing complex alliances to support Governor Jorginho Mello and Senator candidate Esperidião Amin amidst a competitive gubernatorial race.

  11. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Jorginho Mello Leads Santa Catarina Governor Race in Latest Polls

    Incumbent Governor Jorginho Mello leads statewide with over 50% support in Santa Catarina, while in the West region João Rodrigues holds a lead, according to two recent polls.

  12. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Jorginho Mello Leads Santa Catarina Gubernatorial Poll as Voter Awareness Remains Low

    Jorginho Mello leads the Santa Catarina governor race with 54.9% support, but 56.9% of voters remain undecided; analysts also critique Brazil's TSE and media poll coverage.

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