The 2022 Maranhão gubernatorial election took place in the state of Maranhão, Brazil on 2 October 2022, as part of the 2022 Brazilian general election in the Federal District and the 26 states. Voters will elect a Governor, Vice Governor, one Senator, two Alternate Senators, 18 representatives for the Chamber of Deputies, and 42 Legislative Assembly members. Under the Constitution of Brazil, the governor will be elected for a four-year term starting 1 January 2023 and with the approval of Constitutional Amendment No. 111, it will end on 6 January 2027. If the first place does not reach more than 50% of the valid votes, a second round will be held on 30 October 2022.
The incumbent governor of Maranhão is Carlos Brandão, a member of the Brazilian Socialist Party (PSB), who took office after the resignation of Flávio Dino (PSB) on 2 April 2022. Dino resigned to run for the Federal Senate. For the election to the Federal Senate, the seat occupied by Roberto Rocha (PTB) since 2014, is at dispute, and the incumbent said that he intends to run for re-election.
Electoral calendar
Electoral calendar15 MayStart of crowdfunding of candidates20 July – 5 AugustParty conventions for choosing candidates and coalitions16 August – 30 SeptemberPeriod of exhibition of free electoral propaganda on radio, television and on the internet related to the first round2 OctoberFirst round of 2022 elections7–28 OctoberPeriod of exhibition of free electoral propaganda on radio, television and on the internet related to a possible second round30 OctoberPossible second round of 2022 electionsuntil 19 DecemberDelivery of electoral diplomas for those who were elected in the 2022 elections by the Brazilian Election Justice
Legislative Assembly The result of the last state election and the current situation in the Legislative Assembly of Maranhão is given below:
Affiliation Members+/– Elected Current 29 7 76 1 25 3 04 4 34 1 64 2 33 22 New1 1 01 1 01 1 11 31 2 10 1 101 10 1 101 10 1 101 20 2 50 5 Total 42 –
Gubernatorial candidates The party conventions began on 20 July and will continue until 5 August. The following political parties have already confirmed their candidacies. Political parties have until 15 August 2022 to formally register their candidates.
Confirmed candidates PartyCandidateMost relevant political office or occupationPartyRunning mateCoalitionElectoral numberTV time per party/coalitionRefs.Brazilian Socialist Party (PSB)Carlos BrandãoGovernor of Maranhão(since 2022)Workers' Party (PT)Felipe CamarãoFor the good of Maranhão Brazilian Socialist Party (PSB) Brazil of Hope Workers' Party (PT) Communist Party of Brazil (PCdoB) Green Party (PV) Always forward Brazilian Social Democracy Party (PSDB) Cidadania Brazilian Democratic Movement (MDB) Patriota Progressistas (PP) Podemos (PODE)405min and 16secDemocratic Labour Party (PDT)Weverton RochaSenator for Maranhão(since 2019)Liberal Party (PL)Hélio SoaresTogether for Work Democratic Labour Party (PDT) Liberal Party (PL) Brazilian Labour Party (PTB) Republicans Act (AGIR) Republican Party of the Social Order (PROS)122min and 35secSocial Democratic Party (PSD)Edivaldo Holanda JúniorMayor of São Luís(2013–2021)Social Democratic Party (PSD)Teacher Andrea HeringerA Better Maranhão for Everybody Social Democratic Party (PSD) Brazilian Labour Renewal Party (PRTB)5557secSolidariedadeSimplício AraújoFederal Deputy from Maranhão(2011–2015; since 2019)SolidariedadeDra. Marly7727secSocialism and Liberty Party (PSOL)Enilton RodriguesEngineer.Socialism and Liberty Party (PSOL)Pedra CelestinaPSOL REDE Federation Socialism and Liberty Party (PSOL) Sustainability Network (REDE)5024secSocial Christian Party (PSC)Lahésio BonfimMayor of São Pedro dos Crentes(2017–2022)Social Christian Party (PSC)Dr. GutembergCourage to Change Maranhão Social Christian Party (PSC) Party of National Mobilization (PMN)2019secChristian Democracy (DC)Teacher Joás MoraesTeacher.Christian Democracy (DC)Ricardo Medeiros27United Socialist Workers' Party (PSTU)Hertz DiasTeacher.United Socialist Workers' Party (PSTU)Jayro Mesquita16Brazilian Communist Party (PCB)Frankle CostaPhotographer.Brazilian Communist Party (PCB)Zé JK21The television time reserved for political propaganda for each election will be distributed among all parties and coalitions that have a candidate and representation in the Chamber of Deputies.Total:10 minutes
Withdrawn candidates
Josimar Maranhãozinho (PL) - Mayor of Maranhãozinho (2005–2012), state deputy of Maranhão (2015–2019) and federal deputy from Maranhão (since 2019). Josimar Maranhãozinho withdrew his candidacy on 23 May 2022. He decided to run for re-election to the Chamber of Deputies. After voting with fellow party members, he declared support for Weverton Rocha's candidacy, nominating the running mate on Rocha's ticket.
Senatorial candidates The party conventions began on 20 July and will continue until 5 August. The following political parties have already confirmed their candidacies. Political parties have until 15 August 2022 to formally register their candidates.
Confirmed candidates PartyCandidateMost relevant political office or occupationPartyCandidates for Alternate SenatorsCoalitionElectoral numberTV time per party/coalitionRefs.Brazilian Socialist Party (PSB)Flávio DinoGovernor of Maranhão(2015–2022)Brazilian Socialist Party (PSB)1st alternate senator:Ana Paula LobatoFor the good of Maranhão Brazilian Socialist Party (PSB) Brazil of Hope Workers' Party (PT) Communist Party of Brazil (PCdoB) Green Party (PV) Always forward Brazilian Social Democracy Party (PSDB) Cidadania Brazilian Democratic Movement (MDB) Patriota Progressistas (PP) Podemos (PODE)4003min and 7secCommunist Party of Brazil (PCdoB)2nd alternate senator:LourdinhaBrazilian Labour Party (PTB)Roberto RochaSenator for Maranhão(since 2015)Liberal Party (PL)1st alternate senator:Ildemar GonçalvesTogether for Work Democratic Labour Party (PDT) Liberal Party (PL) Brazilian Labour Party (PTB) Republicans Act (AGIR) Republican Party of the Social Order (PROS)1451min and 34secAct (AGIR)2nd alternate senator:Pastor BelSocialism and Liberty Party (PSOL)Antônia CariongoRural worker.Socialism and Liberty Party (PSOL)1st alternate senator:Teacher Antônio AlvesPSOL REDE Federation Socialism and Liberty Party (PSOL) Sustainability Network (REDE)50018sec2nd alternate senator:DecoChristian Democracy (DC)Pastor Ivo NogueiraTeacher and pastor.Christian Democracy (DC)1st alternate senator:Ana Lúcia rowspan="2" 277 rowspan="2" 2nd alternate senator:Celso RaposoUnited Socialist Workers' Party (PSTU)Saulo ArcangeliCivil Servant.United Socialist Workers' Party (PSTU)1st alternate senator:Wagner Silva rowspan="2" 161 rowspan="2" 2nd alternate senator:Hernando CunhaThe television time reserved for political propaganda for each election will be distributed among all parties and coalitions that have a candidate and representation in the Chamber of Deputies.Total:5 minutes
Opinion polls
Governor
First round The first round is scheduled to take place on 2 October 2022. Pollster/client(s)Date(s) conductedSample sizeWevertonBrandãoLahésioEdivaldoJoásSimplícioEniltonHertzOthersAbst.Undec.LeadIPEC20–23 Aug 202280016%28%10%14%2%1%1%–1%28%12%Instituto MBO12–16 Aug 20221.584 28.73%19.44%18.21%2.15%0.12%0.94%–––30.5%9.29%Econométrica11–15 Aug 20221.50321.4%40.7%20.5%7.5%1.1%0.3%0.1%0.1%–8.4%19.3%Data Ilha10–13 Aug 20222.03118.1%27.4%16.3%9.7%0.4%2%0.7%0.9%0.6%23.7%9.3%Pesquisa Exata7–12 Aug 20221.46929%30%16%10%1%1%1%0%0%12%1%31%31%17%10%–––––11%TieEconométrica19–22 Jul 20221.53523.6%34.8%20.5%7.6%–0.5%1%0.1%–12%11.2%Pesquisa Exata12–17 Jul 20221.47529%27%15%12%–2%0%1%–14%2%Escutec/Imirante2–7 Jul 20222.00022%27%16%11%–2%1%1%–20%5%Real Time Big Data20–21 Jun 20221.50024%22%13%12%–1%0%0%–28%2%Econométrica12–16 Jun 20221.46825.1%32.5%18.2%9.4%–0.3%0.7%––13.9%7.4%Escutec/Imirante11–16 Jun 20222.00023%27%15%11%–3%1%1%–19%4%Pesquisa Exata5–9 Jun 20221.45129%24%14%11%–2%–1%–19%5%31%25%14%12%–––––18%6%23 May 2022Josimar Maranhãozinho withdraws from the race and decides to support Weverton Rocha's candidacy. Pollster/client(s)Date(s) conductedSample sizeWevertonBrandãoLahésioEdivaldoJosimarSimplícioEniltonHertzOthersAbst.Undec.LeadInstituto MBO6–10 May 20221.31524.42%14.99%21.75%1.97%5.09%1.06%––5.24%23.89%2.67%Escutec/Imirante26–30 Apr 20222.00020%24%11%12%3%2%1%0%8%19%4%21%25%13%12%–2%––9%18%4%23%26%14%15%–3%–––19%3%Apr 2022Roberto Rocha withdrawns his candidacy for the government of Maranhão and decides to run for the Federal Senate.Pollster/client(s)Date(s) conductedSample sizeWevertonBrandãoRochaEdivaldoEniltonLahésioSimplícioHertzOthersAbst.Undec.LeadPesquisa Exata25–29 Apr 20221.40022%21%11%11%0%12%1%0%5%17%1%Instituto MBO7–10 Apr 20221.11031.1%19.1%4.54%4.18%0.18%24.18%0.18%0.09%7.55%8.9%6.92%Escutec/Imirante27 Mar–1 Apr 20222.00022%21%10%12%1%9%2%0%5%18%1%31 March 2022Roberto Rocha joins the Brazilian Labour Party.Pollster/client(s)Date(s) conductedSample sizeWevertonBrandãoRochaEdivaldoEniltonLahésioSimplícioHertzOthersAbst.Undec.LeadInstituto Data M26–30 Mar 20221.50016.8%15.8%10.4%8.5%0.5%13.9%0.5%0%5.1%28.4%1%17.7%16.7%12.1%9%–14.2%–––30.3%1%19.6%17.6%–10.9%–15.2%–––36.7%2%22.8%20%–12.5%–––––44.7%2.8%Instituto MBO20–24 Mar 20222.00014%22.25%6.9%4.3%–17.6%0.6%–12.85%21.5%2.5%Pesquisa Exata15–19 Mar 20221.40022%16%13%12%1%10%2%0%6%18%3%25%17%14%13%–11%–––20%8%31%19%–15%–13%–––22%12%35%22%–17%–––––26%13%Escutec/Imirante17–22 Feb 20222.00022%19%11%12%0%6%2%–5%23%3%
Second round The second round (if necessary) is scheduled to take place on 30 October 2022.
Brandão vs. Weverton Pollster/client(s)Date(s) conductedSample sizeWevertonBrandãoAbst.Undec.LeadEconométrica11–15 Aug 20221.50332.1%48%19.9%15.9%Pesquisa Exata7–12 Aug 20221.469 42%41%17%1%Econométrica19–22 Jul 20221.53532.9%42.1%25%9.2%Pesquisa Exata12–17 Jul 20221.47542%39%19%3%Escutec/Imirante2–7 Jul 20222.00033%34%33%1%Escutec/Imirante11–16 Jun 20222.00034%36%30%2%Pesquisa Exata5–9 Jun 20221.45143%37%20%6%Escutec/Imirante26–30 Apr 20222.00034%39%27%5%Pesquisa Exata25–29 Apr 20221.40042%35%23%7% Brandão vs. Lahésio Pollster/client(s)Date(s) conductedSample sizeBrandãoLahésioAbst.Undec.LeadEconométrica11–15 Aug 20221.50352.8%29.5%17.8%23.3%Pesquisa Exata7–12 Aug 20221.46951%29%20%22%Econométrica19–22 Jul 20221.53546.5%31.1%22.3%15.4%Pesquisa Exata12–17 Jul 20221.47548%28%24%20%Escutec/Imirante2–7 Jul 20222.00039%27%34%12%Escutec/Imirante11–16 Jun 20222.00038%29%33%9%Escutec/Imirante26–30 Apr 20222.00042%25%33%17%Pesquisa Exata25–29 Apr 20221.40046%28%26%18% Brandão vs. Edivaldo Pollster/client(s)Date(s) conductedSample sizeBrandãoEdivaldoAbst.Undec.LeadPesquisa Exata7–12 Aug 20221.46953%24%23%29%Escutec/Imirante2–7 Jul 20222.00039%22%39%17%Escutec/Imirante11–16 Jun 20222.00039%23%38%16%Escutec/Imirante26–30 Apr 20222.00039%23%38%16%Pesquisa Exata25–29 Apr 20221.40049%26%25%23% Weverton vs. Edivaldo Pollster/client(s)Date(s) conductedSample sizeWevertonEdivaldoAbst.Undec.LeadPesquisa Exata7–12 Aug 20221.46958%21%21%37%Escutec/Imirante11–16 Jun 20222.00039%20%41%19%Escutec/Imirante26–30 Apr 20222.00035%24%41%11%Pesquisa Exata25–29 Apr 20221.40052%23%25%29% Brandão vs. Rocha Pollster/client(s)Date(s) conductedSample sizeBrandãoRochaAbst.Undec.LeadEscutec/Imirante26–30 Apr 20222.00041%26%33%15%Pesquisa Exata25–29 Apr 20221.40047%27%26%20% Weverton vs. Josimar Pollster/client(s)Date(s) conductedSample sizeWevertonJosimarAbst.Undec.LeadPesquisa Exata25–29 Apr 20221.40061%10%29%50% Weverton vs. Lahesio