2026 Election Results São Paulo: Tarcísio de Freitas is Reelected
Tarcísio de Freitas (Republicanos) is reelected governor in the 1st round. See the election results in São Paulo and learn more at Gazeta do Povo.
TL;DR
- Tarcísio de Freitas was reelected governor of São Paulo in the first round of the 2026 elections.
- Freitas obtained 62.85% of the valid votes, while Fernando Haddad received 36.22%.
- Freitas was considered a preferred candidate for the 2026 presidential race by investors, businessmen, and politicians.
- Haddad was strategically placed by President Lula to strengthen the PT party and Lula's presidential candidacy.
- The São Paulo gubernatorial election is seen as a potential preview of a presidential contest in 2030.