2018 Espírito Santo gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:2018 Espírito Santo state election
Country:Espírito Santo
Party Name:yes
Type:presidential
Vote Type:Popular
Turnout:80.74%
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2014 Espírito Santo gubernatorial election
Previous Year:2014
Next Election:2022 Espírito Santo gubernatorial election
Next Year:2022
Module:
Embed:yes
Election Name:Gubernatorial election
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Alliance Name:no
Image1:Renato-Casagrande Governador 2019-362x400.jpg
Candidate1:Renato Casagrande
Party1:Brazilian Socialist Party
Running Mate1:Jacqueline Moraes
Popular Vote1:1,072,224
Percentage1:55.50%
Candidate2:Carlos Manato
Party2:Social Liberal Party (Brazil)
Running Mate2:Rogério Zamperlini
Popular Vote2:525,973
Percentage2:27.22%
Module:
Embed:yes
Election Name:Senatorial election
Type:Senate
Vote Type:Popular
Ongoing:no
Alliance Name:no
Senator
Image1:Senador Fabiano Contarato.jpg
Candidate1:Fabiano Contarato
Party1:Sustainability Network
Alliance1:A New Way for Espírito Santo
Popular Vote1:1,117,036
Percentage1:31.15%
Candidate2:Marcos do Val
Party2:Popular Socialist Party (Brazil)
Alliance2:Espírito Santo More Equal
Popular Vote2:863,359
Percentage2:24.08%
Image3:Foto oficial de Magno Malta.jpg
Candidate3:Magno Malta
Party3:Party of the Republic
Alliance3:In Defense of Life and Family
Popular Vote3:611,284
Percentage3:17.05%
Before Election:Ricardo Ferraço and Magno Malta
Before Party:PSDB and PR
After Election:Fabiano Contarato and Marcos do Val
After Party:REDE and PPS
Map Size:150px
Governor
Before Election:Paulo Hartung
Before Party:Brazilian Democratic Movement
After Election:Renato Casagrande
After Party:Brazilian Socialist Party

The Espírito Santo gubernatorial election occurred in 7 October 2018, and elected the Governor and Vice Governor of Espírito Santo and 28 State Deputies.

The previous gubernatorial election in the state was held in October 2014, in which Paulo Hartung of the Brazilian Democratic Movement was elected in the first round with 53.44% of the votes, against 39.34% of Renato Casagrande.[1] Hartung was eligible for a second consecutive term, but decided not to run for a re-election.[2]

Casagrande was elected governor with 55.50% of the valid votes in the first round, against congressman Carlos Manato (PSL), with 27.22% of the valid votes.[3] For the Senate election, incumbents Ricardo Ferraço (PSDB) and Magno Malta (PR) were defeated by civil police chief Fabiano Contarato (REDE) and speaker and instructor Marcos do Val (PPS).[4]

Candidates

Governor

PartyCandidateMost relevant political office or occupationPartyRunning mateCoalitionElectoral number
Workers' Party (PT)Jackeline RochaMunicipal Secretary of Press of ColatinaWorkers' Party (PT)Cléber Lanes13
Brazilian Labour Party (PTB)Aridelmo TeixeiraProfessor and entrepreneurBrazilian Labour Party (PTB)Jéssica PoleseInnovation with Competence 14
Social Liberal Party (PSL)
Carlos Manato
Member of the Chamber of Deputies
(2003–2019)
Social Liberal Party (PSL)Rogério ZamperliniIn Defense of Life and Family 17
Podemos (PODE)
Rose de Freitas
Senator for Espírito Santo
(2015–2023)
Podemos (PODE)Thanguy FricoA New Way for Espírito Santo 19
Brazilian Socialist Party (PSB)
Renato Casagrande
Governor of Espírito Santo
(2011–2015)
Brazilian Socialist Party (PSB)
Jacqueline Moraes
Espírito Santo More Equal 40
Socialism and Liberty Party (PSOL)Lawyer and human rights activistSocialism and Liberty Party (PSOL)Adriana FaroniSocialist Left-Wing Front 50

Senator

PartyCandidateMost relevant political office or occupationPartyCandidates for Alternate SenatorsCoalitionElectoral number
Workers' Party (PT)Célia TavaresUniversity professorWorkers' Party (PT)1st alternate senator:
Perly Cipriano
131
2nd alternate senator:
Maria Luiza Casotti
Brazilian Labour Party (PTB)Helder CarnielliAgricultural engineerBrazilian Labour Party (PTB)1st alternate senator:
Roberto Martins
Innovation with Competence 144
2nd alternate senator:
Nilo Franco
Brazilian Woman's Party (PMB)Rogério BernardoLawyerBrazilian Woman's Party (PMB)1st alternate senator:
Cintia Teixeira
355
2nd alternate senator:
Vagner Tonetto
Social Liberal Party (PSL)Sérgio de AssisMilitary police lieutenantSocial Liberal Party (PSL)1st alternate senator:
Robson Fonseca
In Defense of Life and Family 177
2nd alternate senator:
Flávio Mello Sant'ana
Party of the Republic (PR)
Magno Malta
Senator for Espírito Santo
(2003–2019)
Party of the Republic (PR)1st alternate senator:
Carlos Salvador
222
2nd alternate senator:
Moabe Souza
Sustainability Network (REDE)
Fabiano Contarato
Civil police chiefBrazilian Democratic Movement (MDB)1st alternate senator:
Ana Paula Tongo
A New Way for Espírito Santo 181
Sustainability Network (REDE)2nd alternate senator:
Bento Porto
Brazilian Communist Party (PCB)Mauro RibeiroPublic servantBrazilian Communist Party (PCB)1st alternate senator:
Manoel Tavares
Socialist Left-Wing Front 211
2nd alternate senator:
Dinho da Silva
Socialism and Liberty Party (PSOL)Liu KatrineHigh school teacherSocialism and Liberty Party (PSOL)1st alternate senator:
Tony Cabano
500
2nd alternate senator:
Wilson Junior
Popular Socialist Party (PPS)
Marcos do Val
Speaker and gun instructorPopular Socialist Party (PPS)1st alternate senator:
Rosana Foerst
Espírito Santo More Equal '234
2nd alternate senator:
Ronaldo Libardi
Brazilian Social Democracy Party (PSDB)
Ricardo Ferraço
Senator for Espírito Santo
(2011–2019)
Brazilian Social Democracy Party (PSDB)1st alternate senator:
Eutemar Venturim
456
Humanist Party of Solidarity (PHS)2nd alternate senator:
Jurandy Loureiro
New Party (NOVO)Ulisses PincelliBusinessmanNew Party (NOVO)1st alternate senator:
Giuliano Sandri
300
2nd alternate senator:
Fred Esteves

Opinion polls

Governor

Pollster/client(s)Date(s)
conducted
Sample
size
Casagrande
Manato
Rocha
Freitas
Teixeira
Moreira
Abst.
Undec.
Lead
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2018 election7 October55.50%27.22%7.38%5.47%3.25%1.18%13.09%28.28%
Ibope4–5 October81258%13%6%10%3%2%9%45%
Ibope15–17 August81254%4%1%13%1%1%26%41%

Results

Legislative Assembly

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Paulo Hartung, do PMDB, é eleito governador do Espírito Santo. G1. pt-br. 5 October 2014. 27 September 2023.
  2. Web site: Paulo Hartung diz que mantém decisão de não disputar reeleição neste ano no ES. G1. pt-br. 25 July 2018. 27 September 2023.
  3. Web site: Renato Casagrande (PSB) é eleito governador do Espírito Santo em 1° turno. Tribunal Superior Eleitoral. pt-br. 7 October 2018. 27 September 2023.
  4. Web site: Espírito Santo elege Fabiano Contarato e Marcos do Val para o Senado. Senado Federal. pt-br. 7 October 2018. 27 September 2023.