VEJA RIO

Searches about federal deputies elected by Rio de Janeiro are surging as Brazilians check who will represent the state in Congress. Interest is tied to the 2026 electoral cycle, with outlets such as VEJA publishing guides to Senate candidates in Rio, including their ballot numbers. Voters appear to be reviewing the current state delegation and the candidates vying for Senate seats.

Interest is growing in the 2026 elections in Rio de Janeiro, with coverage of candidates running for the Senate in the state. VEJA has published a guide listing the ballot numbers of each Senate candidate in Rio, helping voters follow the race as campaigning and political positioning pick up ahead of next year's vote.

Vote counting is under way across Brazil in the first round of the 2026 elections, with major outlets including G1, UOL, Veja and Nexo running live coverage of results nationwide, including Senate races and state-by-state tallies. International observer delegations are monitoring the process, with figures such as Benedita da Silva meeting observers in Rio de Janeiro.