October 2023 Brazilian Municipal Elections Results

On October 27, Brazil witnessed a pivotal day of municipal elections, where the second-round results were particularly significant. In São Paulo, Ricardo Nunes from MDB was re-elected with 60% of valid votes, surpassing Guilherme Boulos from PSOL, who garnered around 40%. The voter abstention was considerable, reaching approximately 30%, which equated to about 2.7 million citizens who did not participate in the voting process. Nunes credited his victory to a broad coalition of 12 parties and a results-oriented administration, expressing gratitude for the support from Governor Tarcísio Freitas and highlighting his previous political journey. Conversely, Boulos, perceived as a leftist figure, was unable to gather sufficient backing to close the gap despite his efforts. Meanwhile, in Belo Horizonte, Fuad Noman from PSD also achieved re-election by defeating Bruno Engler (PL) by a margin of about 100,000 votes, displaying a significant comeback given he was in fourth place during the first round. This election emphasized the significance of alliances and grassroots efforts, with many voters from the outskirts acknowledging the initiatives of Nunes and Noman. With these re-elections, both candidates aim to continue their work of transformation and improvement in their respective cities.