The 2022 Minas Gerais state elections took place in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil on 2 October 2022. Voters elected a governor, vice governor, one senator, 53 representatives for the Chamber of Deputies, and 77 Legislative Assembly members. The incumbent governor, Romeu Zema, a member of the New Party, was eligible for a second term, and intended to run for reelection.
For the election to the Federal Senate, the seat occupied by Alexandre Silveira, from the Social Democratic Party (PSD), was at dispute. Silveira took office in February 2022 with the resignation of the incumbent elected in 2014, Antônio Anastasia (PSDB). Anastasia took office as a Justice of the Federal Court of Accounts of Brazil (TCU).
Electoral calendar
+Electoral calendar15 MayStart of crowdfunding of candidates20 July to 5 AugustParty conventions for choosing candidates and coalitions16 August to 30 SeptemberPeriod of exhibition of free electoral propaganda on radio, television and on the internet related to the first round2 OctoberFirst round of 2022 elections7 October to 28 OctoberPeriod of exhibition of free electoral propaganda on radio, television and on the internet related to a possible second round30 OctoberPossible second round of 2022 electionsuntil 19 DecemberDelivery of electoral diplomas for those who were elected in the 2022 elections by the Brazilian Election Justice
Gubernatorial election Political parties have until 15 August 2022 to formally register their candidates.
Potential candidates Candidate name and partyMost recent political officeParty logoDetailsRef.Alexandre KalilSocial Democratic Party (PSD)Mayor of Belo Horizonte(2017–2022)Born in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais in 1959. Former presidente of Clube Atlético Mineiro, a football club based in Belo Horizonte, BrazilRomeu ZemaNew Party (NOVO) Governor of Minas Gerais(since 2019)Born in Araxá, Minas Gerais in 1964. Businessman and current Governor of Minas Gerais.Carlos VianaLiberal Party (PL)Senator for Minas Gerais(since 2019)Born in Braúnas, Minas Gerais in 1963. Brazilian journalist.Marcus PestanaBrazilian Social Democracy Party (PSDB)Federal Deputy for Minas Gerais(2011–2019)Born in Juíz de Fora, Minas Gerais in 1960. Councillor of Juíz de Fora (1983–1988).Lorene FigueiredoSocialism and Liberty Party (PSOL)No prior public office Born in the city of Rio de Janeiro in 1966. Teacher and candidate for mayor in 2020 Juíz de Fora mayoral election.Miguel CorrêaDemocratic Labour Party (PDT)Federal Deputy for Minas Gerais(2007–2019)Born in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais in 1978. Entrepreneur and teacher. Renata ReginaBrazilian Communist Party (PCB)No prior public officeBorn in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais in 1986. Activist and candidate for federal deputy for Minas Gerais in 2018 Minas Gerais gubernatorial election.Pastor Altamiro AlvesBrazilian Labour Party (PTB)No prior public officeEvangelical pastor.Vanessa PortugalUnited Socialist Workers' Party (PSTU)No prior public officeBorn in Boa Esperança, Minas Gerais in 1970. Teacher and candidate for senator in 2018 Minas Gerais gubernatorial election.Indira XavierPopular Unity (UP)No prior public office Coordinator of the Tina Martins Women's House.
Withdrawn candidates
Saraiva Felipe (PSB) - Federal deputy for Minas Gerais (1995–2019) and Minister of Health of Brazil (2005–2006). His political party, the Brazilian Socialist Party (PSB) withdrew the former minister's candidacy for the state government to support Alexandre Kalil.
Senatorial election Political parties have until 15 August 2022 to formally register their candidates.
Potential candidates Candidate name and partyMost recent political officeParty logoDetailsRef.Aécio NevesBrazilian Social Democracy Party (PSDB)Federal Deputy for Minas Gerais(since 2019)Born in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais in 1960. Senator for Minas Gerais (2011–2019) and Governor of Minas Gerais (2003–2010).Cleitinho AzevedoSocial Christian Party (PSC) State Deputy of Minas Gerais(since 2019)Born in Divinópolis, Minas Gerais in 1982.Alexandre SilveiraSocial Democratic Party (PSD)Senator for Minas Gerais(since 2022)Born in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais in 1970. Former police chief and merchant.Paulo PiauBrazilian Democratic Movement (MDB)Mayor of Uberaba(2013–2021)Born in Patos de Minas, Minas Gerais in 1953. Agriculturist.Carlos MellesLiberal Party (PL)Minister of Sport and Tourism of Brazil(2000–2002)Born in São Sebastião do Paraíso, Minas Gerais in 1947. Agriculturist and politician.Marcelo Álvaro AntônioLiberal Party (PL)Federal Deputy for Minas Gerais(since 2019)Born in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais in 1974. Minister of Tourism of Brazil (2019–2020).Reginaldo LopesWorkers' Party (PT)Federal Deputy for Minas Gerais(since 2003)Born in Bom Sucesso, Minas Gerais in 1973. Economist. Sara AzevedoSocialism and Liberty Party (PSOL)No prior public office Born in Belém, Pará in 1985. Teacher and candidate for federal deputy in 2014, running mate of Dirlene Marques in 2018 Minas Gerais gubernatorial election and candidate for councillor of Belo Horizonte in 2020.Gilson LopesCommunist Party of Brazil (PCdoB)Councillor of Belo Horizonte(2013–2021)Born in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais in 1963. Former president of the National Confederation of Workers in Educational Establishments (CONTEE).
Legislative Assembly The result of the last state election and the current situation in the Legislative Assembly of Minas Gerais is given below:
Affiliation Members+/–Elected Current 4106 1010 297 572 143 743 743 New33 231 231 231 33 121 22 321 321 11 11 11 11 211 312 101 101 101 101 101 303 606Total77–
Opinion polling
Governor
First round The first round is scheduled to take place on 2 October 2022. Pollster/client(s)Date(s) conductedSample sizeZemaKalilVianaPestanaCorrêaVanessaLoreneOthersAbst.Undec.LeadInstituto Equilíbrio Brasil5–7 Jul 221.46051,8%24,1%3,8%3,3%1,2%–––15,8%27,7%EXAME/IDEIA1–6 Jul 221.00046%25%5%6%1%1%2%2%13%21%Genial/Quaest2–5 Jul 221.48044%26%2%1%1%1%1%–24%18%46%29%5%–––––20%17%26%42%15%––––17%16%Datafolha29 Jun–1 Jul 221.20448%21%4%1%2%3%1%3%18%27%28 June 2022The Brazilian Socialist Party (PSB) decides to withdraw Saraiva Felipe's candidacy for the government to support Alexandre Kalil. Pollster/client(s)Date(s) conductedSample sizeZemaKalilVianaPestanaCorrêaSaraivaLoreneOthersAbst.Undec.LeadInstituto F5 Atualiza Dados13–16 Jun 221.56045,7%28,4%4,1%1,5%1,8%0,2%0,3%2,4%15,6%17,3%DataTempo 27 May–1 Jun 222.00045,7%22,1%4%1,6%1,4%–1%2,1%22%23,6%47,4%24,2%–1,5%1,8%–1,2%2,9%21%23,2%24,4%40,4%15,5%––––19,7%16%Real Time Big Data27–28 May 221.50043%29%7%3%1%1%1%15%14%Paraná Pesquisas8–13 May 221.68046,8%26,8%5,4%––––2,8%18,2%20%47,7%27,3%5,4%––––1,1%18,5%20,4%48,5%27,5%5,5%–––––18,6%21%10 May 2022The Brazilian Social Democracy Party (PSDB) breaks the political alliance with Romeu Zema and the candidacy of Marcus Pestana for the state government is announced. Pollster/client(s)Date(s) conductedSample sizeZemaKalilVianaJanonesSalabertLopesLacerdaOthersAbst.Undec.LeadGenial/Quaest7–10 May 221.48041%30%9%–––––21%11%22%43%16%––––19%21%DataTempo30 Apr–5 May 222.00043,5%22,8%4,2%–––––13,1%20,7%Itatiata / Instituto Ver14–17 Apr 221.50044%22%5%–––––29%22%32%33%13%––––22%1%Quaest/Genial11–16 Mar 221.48034%21%5%7%–––10%23%13%40%26%6%––––4%24%14%42%28%–––––6%24%14%49%33%–––––18%16%35%49%–––––16%14%Real Time Big Data12–15 Mar 221.50040%23%4%––––5%28%17%F5/EM14–17 Feb 221.56046,8%17,4%3,7%7,3%––––24,8%29,4%Paraná Pesquisas3–5 Nov 211.54046,5%22,5%2,2%5,7%2,8%2,1%1,7%1,4%15%24%DataTempo/CP229 Oct–3 Nov 211.40245,1%22,5%–––2,9%–9,8%19,7%22,6%DataTempo/CP224–27 Sep 211.39240,4%19,1%–––4,2%13,4%22,9%21,3%Real Time Big Data21–22 Sep 211.00038%23%2%7%–2%–3%25%15%DataTempo/CP217–20 Jul 211.30046,2%18,8%–––3,5%–11,5%19,8%27,4%50,2%23,9%–––4,8%–3,7%17,3%26,3%
Second round The second round (if necessary) is scheduled to take place on 30 October 2022.
Zema vs. Kalil Pollster/client(s)Date(s) conductedSample sizeZemaKalilAbst.Undec.LeadEXAME/IDEIA1–6 Jul 221.00055%31%14%24%Genial/Quaest2–5 Jul 221.48050%34%16%16%DataTempo27 May–1 Jun 222.00052,2%31,5%16,3%20,7%Real Time Big Data27–28 May 221.50048%35%17%13%Genial/Quaest7–10 May 221.48048%35%17%13%DataTempo30 Apr–5 May 222.00049,8%32,7%17,6%17,1%Itatiata / Instituto Ver14–17 Apr 221.50048%29%23%19%Quaest/Genial11–16 Mar 221.48049%33%19%16%Real Time Big Data12–15 Mar 221.50047%27%26%20%DataTempo/CP229 Oct–3 Nov 211.40256,2%28,1%15,8%28,1%DataTempo/CP224–27 Sep 211.39250,8%35,6%13,6%15,2%
Zema vs. Viana Pollster/client(s)Date(s) conductedSample sizeZemaVianaAbst.Undec.LeadEXAME/IDEIA1–6 Jul 221.00060%25%14%35%Genial/Quaest2–5 Jul 221.48061%15%24%46%DataTempo27 May–1 Jun 222.00060,3%16,2%23,6%44,1%Genial/Quaest7–10 May 221.48059%18%23%41%DataTempo30 Apr–5 May 222.00057,7%17,8%24,5%39,9%Itatiata / Instituto Ver14–17 Apr 221.50055%13%32%42%Quaest/Genial11–16 Mar 221.48057%18%26%39%
Kalil vs. Viana Pollster/client(s)Date(s) conductedSample sizeKalilVianaAbst.Undec.LeadEXAME/IDEIA1–6 Jul 221.00040%30%30%10%DataTempo27 May–1 Jun 222.00042,6%19%38,4%23,6%DataTempo30 Apr–5 May 222.00044,2%21,8%34,1%22,4%Zema vs. Medioli Pollster/client(s)Date(s) conductedSample sizeZemaMedioliAbst.Undec.LeadQuaest/Genial11–16 Mar 221.48059%14%27%45%
Zema vs. Pacheco Pollster/client(s)Date(s) conductedSample sizeZemaPachecoAbst.Undec.LeadDataTempo/CP229 Oct–3 Nov 211.40258,9%18,8%22,4%40,1%
Senator Pollster/client(s)Date(s)conductedSample sizeCleitinhoLopesSilveiraMarceloAroAécioJulvanSalabertOthersAbst.Undec.LeadInstituto Equilíbrio Brasil5–7 Jul 221.46019,2%–6,3%2,4%0,6%8,3%–7,2%10,9%45,1%8,3%EXAME/IDEIA1–6 Jul 221.0002%6%8%1%3%14%–4%5,3%58%6%Genial/Quaest2–5 Jul 221.48019%–7%3%2%–––7%62%12%19%–10%3%4%––––63%9%15%–35%16%10%–––24%19%Instituto F5 Atualiza Dados13–16 Jun 221.56012,8%–3,8%5,6%2,1%18,5%–0,9%5,9%50,4%5,7%DataTempo27 May–1 Jun 222.00011,6%–4,2%4,8%1,8%24,8%––5,4%47,3%13,2%Pollster/client(s)Date(s)conductedSample sizeCleitinhoLopesSilveiraMarceloAroMellesJulvanSalabertOthersAbst.Undec.LeadReal Time Big Data27–28 May 221.50012%–7%3%1%–1%7%16%53%4%14%–9%4%2%–2%7%–62%5%Paraná Pesquisas8–13 May 221.680–8,3%6,3%3,9%2,1%––5,3%20,8%53,3%12,5%–9,2%8,1%5,6%4,9%––––72,2%1,1%Quaest/Genial7–10 May 221.48017%9%8%5%2%––––59%8%––13%8%5%––––74%5%–12%–10%7%––––71%2%–10%10%8%5%––––68%Tie 31 March 2022Cleitinho Azevedo leaves Cidadania and decides to join Social Christian Party (PSC).Pollster/client(s)Date(s) conductedSample sizeCleitinhoLopesMarceloMellesSilveiraJulvanSalabertAroOthersAbst.Undec.LeadItatiata / Instituto Ver14–17 Apr 221.50014%10%4%–5%––3%–64%4%Quaest/Genial11–16 Mar 221.48013%10%4%–8%1%6%2%56%3%18%–7%–10%3%––62%8%18%12%8%––4%––58%6%Real Time Big Data12–15 Mar 221.500–13%6%–2%1%3%–75%5%F5/EM14–17 Feb 221.56010,3%8,3%3,2%2,9%2,7%2,4%1,9%1,3%67%2%3 Feb 2022Antonio Anastasia takes office as a Justice of the Federal Court of Accounts of Brazil.Pollster/client(s)Date(s) conductedSample sizeAnastasiaCleitinhoLopesMarceloMellesSilveiraJulvanSalabertOthersAbst.Undec.LeadDataTempo/CP226 Nov–1 Dec 211.40428,9%–7,3%1,6%–2,1%––9,7%50,3%19,2%Real Time Big Data21–22 Sep 211.00018%–2%––11%69%7%
Results Governor
Senator
Chamber of Deputies
Legislative Assembly
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