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Several Governors Reelected in April 4 Elections

Several governors were reelected in the first round of elections held on April 4, according to Datafolha projections.

4 October 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Lucas Ribeiro (PP) was reelected governor of Paraíba, according to projections, with 64.41% of valid votes. Ribeiro had already held the position since April, following the resignation of his predecessor.

Eduardo Riedel (PP) was also reelected on Sunday, governing Mato Grosso do Sul for another four years, according to Datafolha. The governor is already in office and seeks to continue his administration.

Otaviano Pivetta (Republicanos) was reelected in the first round in Mato Grosso, receiving 61.07% of valid votes, according to information from various sources.

In Santa Catarina, Jorginho Mello (PL) was reelected in the first round and will continue his management for another four years. Datafolha indicated the governor's victory.

Fábio Mitidieri (PSD) was reelected in Sergipe, also in the first round, securing 58.94% of valid votes, according to partial counting as of 6:35 PM.

Senator Marcos Rogério (PL) was elected governor of Rondônia, as was Luciano Zucco (PL) in Rio Grande do Sul. Both won the elections in the first round. Dr. Furlan (PSD) was also elected governor of Amapá, surpassing Clécio Luís (União Brasil). Jerônimo Rodrigues (PT) was reelected in Bahia, defeating ACM Neto (União Brasil) in a competitive election.

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