The 2022 Paraná state election took place in the state of Paraná, Brazil on 2 October 2022. Voters elected a Governor, Vice Governor, one Senator, 30 representatives for the Chamber of Deputies, and 54 Legislative Assembly members. The incumbent Governor, Ratinho Júnior, of the Social Democratic Party (PSD), was reelected in the first round with 69.64% of the votes.
For the election to the Federal Senate, the seat occupied by Alvaro Dias (PODE), who was elected in 2014 by the Brazilian Social Democracy Party (PSDB), was at dispute. He was able to run for reelection but was defeated by Sergio Moro, the former Minister of Justice and Public Security of Brazil.
Under the Constitution of Brazil, the governor will be elected for a four-year term starting 1 January 2023. Due to the approval of Constitutional Amendment No. 111, the term will end on 6 January 2027.
Electoral calendar
+Electoral calendarMay 15Start of crowdfunding of candidatesJuly 20 to August 5Party conventions for choosing candidates and coalitionsAugust 16 to September 30Period of exhibition of free electoral propaganda on radio, television and on the internet related to the first roundOctober 2First round of 2022 electionsOctober 7 to October 28Period of exhibition of free electoral propaganda on radio, television and on the internet related to a possible second roundOctober 30Possible second round of 2022 electionsuntil December 19Delivery of electoral diplomas for those who were elected in the 2022 elections by the Brazilian Election Justice
Gubernatorial candidates The party conventions began on July 20 and will continue until August 5. The following political parties have already confirmed their candidacies. Political parties have until August 15, 2022, to formally register their candidates.
Confirmed candidates PartyCandidateMost recent political office or occupationPartyRunning mateMost recent political office or occupationCoalitionElectoral numberRef.Workers' Party (PT)Roberto RequiãoSenator for Paraná(2011–2019)Workers' Party (PT) Jorge SamekBrazilian Director-General of Itaipu Dam(2003–2016) Brazil of Hope Federation (PT, PCdoB and PV)13Christian Democracy (DC)Joni CorreiaTeacher, entrepreneur and president of the Christian Democracy party in the state of Paraná.Christian Democracy (DC)Gledson ZawadzkiBusinesspersonNone.27Workers' Cause Party (PCO)Adriano VieiraUnspecified.Workers' Cause Party (PCO)Cristiano KusbicJournalist.None.29United Socialist Workers' Party (PSTU)Ivan BernardoTeacher.United Socialist Workers' Party (PSTU)Phill NatalJournalist and biologist.None.16 Socialism and Liberty Party (PSOL)Angela MachadoTeacher.Sustainability Network (REDE)Sergio NakataniLawyer. PSOL REDE Federation (PSOL and REDE)50Social Democratic Party (PSD)Ratinho JúniorGovernor of Paraná(since 2019) Social Democratic Party (PSD) Darci PianaVice Governor of Paraná(since 2019) Always forward (PSDB and Cidadania) Progressistas (PP) Brazilian Democratic Movement (MDB) Solidariedade Republican Party of the Social Order (PROS) Social Democratic Party (PSD) Republicans Brazil Union (UNIÃO) Brazilian Labour Party (PTB) Liberal Party (PL)55Democratic Labour Party (PDT)Ricardo GomydeCouncillor of Curitiba(2002–2003)Democratic Labour Party (PDT)Eliza FerreiraLawyer. Democratic Labour Party (PDT)12Party of National Mobilization (PMN)Solange BuenoMusic teacher.Party of National Mobilization (PMN)Osni MinottoLawyer. Party of National Mobilization (PMN)33Brazilian Communist Party (PCB)Vivi MottaPsychologist and sociologist.Brazilian Communist Party (PCB)Diego Valdez Educational agent in the state of Paraná.None.21
Withdrawn candidates
Zé Boni (AGIR) - Boni withdrew his candidacy for the state government to run for the Chamber of Deputies. Filipe Barros (PL) - Federal Deputy for Paraná (since 2019). His name was withdrawn by the party that decided to join Ratinho Júnior's coalition. For this reason, Filipe will run for re-election in the Chamber of Deputies.
Rejected candidacies
César Silvestri Filho (PSDB) - Mayor of Guarapuava (2013–2021). Silvestri's name was not approved at the PSDB Cidadania Federation convention that would define his candidacy for the Government of Paraná, and for this reason, the former mayor ended up having his candidacy withdrawn. The federation nominated him to run for the Federal Senate seat instead.
Senatorial candidates The party conventions began on July 20 and will continue until August 5. The following political parties have already confirmed their candidacies. Political parties have until August 15, 2022, to formally register their candidates.
Confirmed candidates Party Candidate Most relevant political office or occupationPartyCandidates for Alternate SenatorsCoalitionElectoral number Refs.Brazil Union (UNIÃO)Sergio MoroMinister of Justice and Public Security(2019–2020)Brazil Union (UNIÃO)1st alternate senator:Luís Felipe Cunha rowspan="2" 4442nd alternate senator:Ricardo GuerraLiberal Party (PL)Paulo MartinsFederal Deputy from Paraná(since 2019)Liberal Party (PL)1st alternate senator:Franciane Micheletto rowspan="2" 2222nd alternate senator:Juarez BertêPodemos (PODE)Alvaro DiasSenator for Paraná(since 1999)Podemos (PODE)1st alternate senator:Wilson Matos FilhoFor the Love of Paraná Podemos (PODE) Always forward (PSDB and Cidadania) Patriota Social Christian Party (PSC) Brazilian Socialist Party (PSB)1902nd alternate senator:Rolf KoernerRepublican Party of the Social Order (PROS)Aline SleutjesFederal Deputy from Paraná(since 2019)Republican Party of the Social Order (PROS)1st alternate senator:Ademar Pereira rowspan="2" 9002nd alternate senator:Fábio Amaral Green Party (PV)Rosane FerreiraFederal Deputy from Paraná(2011–2015)Communist Party of Brazil (PCdoB)1st alternate senator:Elza Campos Brazil of Hope Federation (PT, PCdoB and PV)433 Workers' Party (PT) 2nd alternate senator:Professora Marlei
Legislative Assembly The result of the last state election and the current situation in the Legislative Assembly of Paraná is given below:
Affiliation Members+/–Elected Current 6159 New88 363 154 253 451 33 22 22 011 312 211 101 101 101 101 101 202 202 404 505 808Total54–
Opinion polls
Governor
First round Political parties have until August 15, 2022, to formally register their candidates.
2021–2022 Pollster/client(s)Date(s)conductedSamplesizeRatinho Jr.RequiãoArnsMachadoZé BoniGomydeOthersAbst.Undec.Lead20 Jul 2022César Silvestri Filho's candidacy for the government of Paraná is withdrawn by the Brazilian Social Democracy Party (PSDB) and the party decides to launch his candidacy to the Federal Senate.Pollster/client(s)Date(s)conductedSamplesizeRatinho Jr.RequiãoArnsSilvestri FilhoMachadoZé BoniOthersAbst.Undec.LeadReal Time Big Data19–20 Jul 20221.50043%16%6%2%1%0%32%27%Instituto IRG29 Jun–3 Jul 20221.50046.4%19.6%4.6%2.9%0.9%0.7%12.9%12%26.8%56.5%23.5%–5.8%–––14.3%33%Real Time Big Data24–25 Jun 20221.50042%16%5%3%1%–33%26%44%16%–4%1%–35%28%Paraná Pesquisas12–16 Jun 20221.54048.5%25.2%–4.7%2.7%1.1%–17.8%23.3%49.5%25.8%–6%–––18.6%23.7%Instituto IRG14–17 May 20221.50052.8%20.2%7.2%2.7%1.7%––15.5%32.6%55.3%21%–3.2%2.3%––18.2%34.3%Instituto IRG31 Mar–3 Apr 20221.50053%21.5%8.6%2.9%1.6%––12.4%31.5%57.3%23.7%–5.8%–––13.2%33.6%18 Mar 2022Requião decides to join the Workers' Party (PT).Pollster/client(s)Date(s)conductedSamplesizeRatinho Jr.RequiãoArnsSilvestri FilhoMachadoZé BoniOthersAbst.Undec.LeadRadar Inteligência 25 Feb–3 Mar 20221.35050.1%19.8%–3%–––27.1%30.3%Instituto Opinião16–20 Dec 20211.15253.3%21.4%8.9%––––16.4%31.9%55.3%23.3%–––––13.2%32%
Second round The second round (if necessary) is scheduled to take place on 30 October 2022.
Ratinho Jr vs. Requião Pollster/client(s)Date(s)conductedSamplesizeRatinho Jr.RequiãoAbst.Undec.LeadInstituto IRG31 Mar–3 Apr 20221.50061.6%25%13.3%36.6%18 Mar 2022Requião decides to join the Workers' Party (PT).Pollster/client(s)Date(s)conductedSamplesizeRatinho Jr.RequiãoAbst.Undec.LeadRadar Inteligência 25 Feb–3 Mar 20221.35054.9%22.2%22.9%32.7%
Ratinho Jr vs. César Silvestri Filho Pollster/client(s)Date(s)conductedSamplesizeRatinho Jr.Silvestri FilhoAbst.Undec.LeadInstituto IRG31 Mar–3 Apr 20221.50066.4%12.1%21%54.3%Radar Inteligência 25 Feb–3 Mar 20221.35060%5.6%34.4%54.4%
Senator
2022 Pollster/client(s)Date(s)conductedSamplesizeMoroAlvaroRosinhaPauloGutoSilvestri FilhoDesireeSleutjesOthersAbst.Undec.Lead20 Jul 2022César Silvestri Filho's candidacy for the government of Paraná is withdrawn by the Brazilian Social Democracy Party (PSDB) and the party decides to launch his candidacy to the Federal Senate.Pollster/client(s)Date(s)conductedSamplesizeMoroAlvaroRosinhaPauloGutoPessutiDesireeSleutjesOthersAbst.Undec.LeadReal Time Big Data19–20 Jul 20221.50031%26%7%5%1%–1%2%1%26%5%Instituto IRG29 Jun–3 Jul 20221.50022%32%6.3%7%3.1%3%0.2%3.5%2.3%20.5%10%IPESPE29 Jun–1 Jul 20221.00024%31%10%7%–––5%–23%7%–45%10%8%4%––5%–28%35%Real Time Big Data24–25 Jun 20221.50030%23%7%6%1%––2%1%30%7%35%–7%8%2%––3%4%41%27%41%–8%8%3%––3%4%33%33%Instituto IRG14–17 May 20221.500–45%9.5%7.1%4.5%4.3%0.7%2.7%0.7%25.5%35.5%
Results Governor
Senator
Chamber of Deputies
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