Fufuca (PP) and Lahesio Bonfim (Novo) were elected senators for Maranhão this Sunday (4). With 98.50% of the sections counted, they had 1,508,259 votes (21.45%) and 1,453,471 votes (20.67%), respectively.
In 2026, two senators were elected in each state and in the Federal District, to renew 54 of the 81 seats. Therefore, each voter voted for two different candidates.
Candidate Eduardo Braide (PSD) was elected governor of Maranhão this Sunday (4). At 8:57 pm, with 94.77% of the sections counted, the candidate had 54.15% of the valid votes, according to the Superior Electoral Court (TSE). The elected vice-governor is Elaine Carneiro (PSD).
Second place, Orleans Brandão (MDB), had 34.63%. In total, there were 3,723,168 valid votes. Of these, 90,689 were blank votes, 164,011 were invalid and 990,166 were abstentions.
After voting hours end, locations register queues and voters receive tickets in São Luís.
Voters told g1 that they received tickets at the Nascimento Moraes Teaching Center, in the Vinhais neighborhood, to guarantee service and be able to vote even after closing hours.
The minister of the Federal Supreme Court (STF), Flávio Dino, voted this Sunday (4), at the Dr. Clarindo Santiago Teaching Center, in the Olho D’Água neighborhood, in São Luís.
In a brief statement to TV Mirante, Dino highlighted the importance of democracy and stated that he could not comment on political matters as he currently holds the position of minister.
"Undoubtedly, the strength of democracy is the moment for society to express itself freely, as is happening now. I was a candidate in every election since 2006. In this one, I am not. And, as a judge, I cannot speak about political matters", said the minister.
The candidate for the government of Maranhão, Roberto Rocha (PRTB), voted this Sunday (4), at UNDB, in the Jardim Renascença neighborhood, in São Luís. He was accompanied by family and supporters.
After registering the vote, Roberto Rocha stated that he hoped that his participation in the election would contribute to taking the dispute for the government of Maranhão to the second round. He also spoke about Flávio Bolsonaro's candidacy for the Presidency of the Republic.
The mayor of São Luís, Esmênia Miranda (PSD), reported, this Sunday (4), that the bus companies that make up the capital's public transport system are failing to comply with the determination to reinforce the fleet during the 2026 Elections.
According to the mayor, only 293 buses circulated through the streets of São Luís, when more than 600 should have been in operation.
She also informed that the Municipal Department of Traffic and Transport (SMTT) notified the Regional Electoral Court (TRE-MA) and the companies responsible so that they adopt the appropriate measures.
Maranhão singer Alcione published on social media, this Sunday (4), a record voting and celebrating democracy. In a publication, the woman from Maranhão wrote “Long live DEMOCRACY!” and stated that he was asking for protection for Brazil. In the message, the singer also mentioned God, Our Lady of Aparecida, the Orixás and “all the forces of good”.
Felipe Camarão (PT), candidate for the government of Maranhão, voted this Sunday (4), at UNDB, in Jardim Renascença, in São Luís. He arrived at the location accompanied by family, supporters, supporters and candidates for state and federal deputy. After voting, Camarão evaluated the 45 days of campaigning and said he was confident in the results of the polls.
Former President of the Republic José Sarney voted this Sunday (4) in São Luís. He arrived at Escola Desembargador Sarney Costa, in the São Francisco neighborhood, at around 12 pm, accompanied by his grandson Adriano Sarney, secretary Aparício, the driver and team members. After voting, he said he was moved by the movement of voters and highlighted the participation of Maranhão residents.
"I am very moved and, at the same time, very satisfied when I see the democratic celebration that Brazil is experiencing. Since it was me, when president of the Republic, who held the direct elections for president, governor, mayor and all positions."
TRE-MA keeps the Election Center in operation this Sunday (4), with teams responsible for answering voters' questions and monitoring the progress of voting. More than 70,000 poll workers work at polling stations in the state. The structure also has 105 electoral judges, 34 magistrates on special boards, more than 800 civil servants and around 300 outsourced professionals.
More than 14 thousand indigenous people are eligible to vote in Maranhão this Sunday (4). In Bom Jardim, there are around 1,100 indigenous voters: approximately 800 in the Pindaré Indigenous Land and around 300 in the Caru Indigenous Land. In the Pindaré Indigenous Land, voters vote at the Aldeia Januária school.
TRE-MA records 59 incidents in 26 municipalities and replaces 19 ballot boxes
The Regional Electoral Court of Maranhão (TRE-MA) recorded 59 incidents in 26 municipalities and the replacement of 19 electronic voting machines during this Sunday morning (4). The balance was presented by the president of TRE-MA, judge Francisca Galiza, during a press conference. According to the court, all sections were functioning and the problems recorded had been resolved.
Also according to TRE-MA, most of the incidents were related to lack or fluctuations in power and problems with voting machines, which in some cases needed to work with external batteries.
Candidate for state deputy is taken to the PF on suspicion of exit polling in São Luís
A candidate for state deputy was taken to the Federal Police headquarters, in São Luís, this Sunday morning (4), on suspicion of exit polling. The information was released by the superintendent of the Federal Police in Maranhão, delegate Guilherme Torres, during the first assessment of TRE-MA presented at a press conference this morning. The PF did not inform the name or party of the candidate.
The candidate for the governor of Maranhão Orleans Brandão (MDB) voted this Sunday (4) in Colinas. He arrived at the polling place around 10 am, accompanied by his wife, Fernanda Heluy, his children and his uncle, the governor of Maranhão, Carlos Brandão (MDB).
Party inspectors are taken to the PF after calling a ballot box without authorization in Imperatriz
Two party inspectors were taken to the Federal Police headquarters, in Imperatriz, this Sunday morning (4), after connecting an electronic voting machine and printing the zerésima without authorization, in a section of the Casa do Idoso, in the Vila Nova neighborhood. According to electoral judge André Martins, the action caused disorder at the location and the case was referred to the PF based on article 296 of the Electoral Code, which deals with disorder that harms electoral work.
UPDATE: 2,278 voters were affected by changing polling locations after suspected wire theft in Imperatriz
The seven voting stations at Escola Municipal Tiradentes were transferred to Escola Municipal Professora Edinan Moraes, nearby. The unit was not initially planned as a voting location.
A video recorded this Sunday morning (4) shows confusion in a queue at the Escola de Cegos, in São Luís. According to reports from people who were there, the discussion began after a voter complained about the delay and the organization of the queue. The situation generated arguments among people waiting to vote.
