# Santa Catarina political landscape and election results

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/santa-catarina-political-landscape-and-election-results
> Updated: 2026-10-28T22:57:42.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

In the 2026 general elections, Jorginho Mello (PL) secured re-election as governor of Santa Catarina in the first round, winning 68.98% of the valid votes. This victory established a record-breaking margin for the state since 1947. The Liberal Party (PL) also saw success in Senate races, with Carol de Toni and Carlos Bolsonaro being elected to represent the state.

Following the second round of the presidential election, Governor Mello issued a video statement calling for national pacification. His remarks addressed tensions following a controversial letter from Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, who had initially referred to himself as the ‘true elected president of Brazil’ before amending the term to ‘leader.’ Mello stated, ‘It is not time to deepen wounds, but rather to heal them,’ and pledged to respect democratic institutions and the final election results.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-28: Jorginho Mello calls for national pacification in Santa Catarina

Santa Catarina Governor Jorginho Mello has called for national pacification and affirmed respect for election results following controversial statements by Senator Flávio Bolsonaro.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jorginho-mello-calls-for-national-pacification-in-santa-catarina

### 2026-10-03: Jorginho Mello re-elected governor of Santa Catarina

Jorginho Mello (PL) was re-elected governor of Santa Catarina in the first round, while Carol de Toni and Carlos Bolsonaro (PL) were elected to the state's two Senate seats.

73 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/flvio-bolsonaro-leads-early-2026-presidential-election-counts

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