The 2026 Paraná general election was held in the state of Paraná, Brazil, on Sunday 4 October 2026. Voters elected a governor, vice governor, two senators, 30 representatives for the Chamber of Deputies, and 54 Legislative Assembly members.

Incumbent governor Ratinho Júnior of the Social Democratic Party (PSD), reelected in 2022 with 69.64% of the vote in the first round, is term-limited and ineligible to run for a third consecutive term. Incumbent senators Oriovisto Guimarães of the Brazilian Social Democracy Party (PSDB) and Flávio Arns of the Brazilian Socialist Party (PSB) are completing their eight-year terms and are eligible to run for reelection.

Background

Electoral calendar

Electoral calendar15 MayStart of crowdfunding of candidates20 July to 5 AugustParty conventions for choosing candidates and coalitions16 August to 1 OctoberPeriod of exhibition of free electoral propaganda on radio, television and on the internet related to the first round4 OctoberFirst round of 2026 elections9 October to 23 OctoberPeriod of exhibition of free electoral propaganda on radio, television and on the internet related to a possible second round25 OctoberPossible second round of 2026 electionsuntil 19 DecemberDelivery of electoral diplomas for those who were elected in the 2026 elections by the Brazilian Election Justice

Governor Incumbent governor Ratinho Júnior of the Social Democratic Party (PSD) was reelected in the first round of the 2022 election with 69.64% of the vote, defeating former governor Roberto Requião of the Workers' Party (PT). Ratinho, the son of the popular television presenter Ratinho, secured the largest victory margin in the country by consolidating a massive coalition of center-right parties and maintaining high approval ratings. Because he is serving his second consecutive term, he is constitutionally barred from seeking a third period in executive office in 2026.

Ratinho governs alongside Vice Governor Darci Piana of the Social Democratic Party (PSD). A prominent businessman and former president of Fecomércio-PR, Piana was reelected on the 2022 ticket, maintaining the partnership that began in 2018. Ratinho is expected to resign in April 2026 to pursue a Senate or Presidential bid.

Senator Senators in Brazil serve an 8-year term, meaning the incumbents were elected on tickets in 2018.

Oriovisto Guimarães, a billionaire businessman and founder of the Positivo Group, was elected to the Senate in 2018 as a member of Podemos (PODE). Focusing his mandate on fiscal responsibility and opposition to tax increases, he became a central figure in the economic debates in Brasília. In a major political move in early 2025, he switched to the Brazilian Social Democracy Party (PSDB) to lead the party's reconstruction in the state. He is eligible to run for a second term.

Flávio Arns, a professor and former vice governor of Paraná, holds the second Senate seat. He was elected in 2018 via the Sustainability Network (Rede), defeating former governor Beto Richa. Known for his advocacy for education and people with disabilities, Arns left Rede and joined Podemos before eventually settling in the Brazilian Socialist Party (PSB) in 2023 to align with the federal government's base while maintaining his independent profile. He is eligible to run for reelection in 2026.

Gubernatorial candidates GovernorVice GovernorCoalitionPartiesCandidatePartyFederationRelevant officesCandidatePartyFederationRelevant offices12Requião FilhoMaurício Thadeu de Mello e SilvaPDT State Deputy of Paraná (2015–2026).Michele Caputo Michele Caputo NetoSolidariedade State Deputy of Paraná (2019–2026).Paraná Para Todos(PDT, Solidary Renewal Fed. (PRD and Solidariedade), FE Brasil (PT, PCdoB and PV), PSOL REDE Fed. (PSOL and REDE))14Luiz FrançaLuiz Felipe FrançaMISSÃOJoão Adolfo João Adolfo Padilha Yamane WendpapMISSÃO16Samuel de MattosSamuel de Mattos FigueiredoPSTUHelena Figueiredo Helena Figueiredo da Costa Aleixo LustosaPSTU22Sergio Moro Sergio Fernando MoroPL Federal Judge of the Regional Federal Court for the 4th Region (1996–2018); Minister of Justice and Public Security of Brazil (2019–2020); Senator for Paraná (2023–2026).Edson Vasconcelos Edson José de VasconcelosPL President of the Federation of Industries of the State of Paraná (2023–2026).Fortaleza do Paraná(PL, NOVO and PODE)29Adriano FunileiroAdriano TeixeiraPCOZé Carlos José Carlos TellesPCO33Alexandre SalomãoAlexandre SalomãoMOBILIZADaiana Criminacio Daiana da Silva Criminacio OliveiraMOBILIZA55Sandro AlexSandro Alex Cruz de OliveiraPSD Federal Deputy for Paraná (2011–2026).Rafael Greca Rafael Valdomiro Greca de MacedoMDB Councillor of Curitiba (1983–1986); State Deputy of Paraná (1987–1992; 2003–2007); Mayor of Curitiba (1993–1996; 2017–2024); Federal Deputy for Paraná (1999–2003); Minister of Sports and Tourism of Brazil (1999–2000).A Mudança Continua(PSD, MDB, UPB (UNIÃO and PP), PSDB Cidadania Fed. (PSDB and Cidadania) and Avante)80Tayná MiessaTayná Miessa TsushidaUPWillian Araki Willian Yukio ArakiUP

Senatorial candidates SenatorSubstitute membersCoalitionPartiesCandidatePartyFederationRelevant offices100Alexandre CuriAlexandre Maranhão KhuryRepublicanos Councillor of Curitiba (2001–2003); State Deputy of Paraná (2003–2026).Dudo Potencial(Republicanos)Nelson Padovani(PP)A Mudança Continua(PSD, MDB, UPB (UNIÃO and PP), PSDB Cidadania Fed. (PSDB and Cidadania) and Avante)131Gleisi HoffmannGleisi Helena HoffmannPTFE Brasil Senator for Paraná (2011–2019); Chief of Staff of Brazil (2011–2014); Federal Deputy for Paraná (2019–2026); Secretary of Institutional Affairs (2025–2026).Assis Gurgacz Neto(PDT)Prof. Aldair Rizzi(REDE)Paraná Para Todos(PDT, Solidary Renewal Fed. (PRD and Solidariedade), FE Brasil (PT, PCdoB and PV), PSOL REDE Fed. (PSOL and REDE))132Dr. RosinhaFlorisvaldo FierPTFE Brasil Councillor of Curitiba (1989–1991); State Deputy of Paraná (1991–1999); Federal Deputy for Paraná (1999–2015).Cris Wainer(PT)Tia Celina(PT)Paraná Para Todos(PDT, Solidary Renewal Fed. (PRD and Solidariedade), FE Brasil (PT, PCdoB and PV), PSOL REDE Fed. (PSOL and REDE))144Karen GuerreiroKaren Correia GuerreiroMISSÃOSonni Rezini(MISSÃO)Renato Scarante(MISSÃO)222Filipe BarrosPL Councillor of Londrina (2017–2019); Federal Deputy for Paraná (2019–2026).Paulo Base(PL)Sergio Domingues(PL)Fortaleza do Paraná(PL, NOVO and PODE)290Marcelo MarcelinoMarcelo Gonçalves MarcelinoPCO(PCO)(PCO)300Deltan DallagnolDeltan Martinazzo DallagnolNOVO Prosecutor of the Republic (2003–2021); Federal Deputy for Paraná (2023).Wilson Picler(PL)Markenson Marques dos Santos(NOVO)Fortaleza do Paraná(PL, NOVO and PODE)555Cristina GraemlCristina Reis GraemlPSD(PSD)(PSD)A Mudança Continua(PSD, MDB, UPB (UNIÃO and PP), PSDB Cidadania Fed. (PSDB and Cidadania) and Avante)800Joaquim do MLBJoaquim Silva MacielUP(UP)(UP)

Results Governor

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Chamber of Deputies

Legislative Assembly

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