2006 Maranhão gubernatorial election

The Maranhão gubernatorial election was held on 1 and 29 October 2006 to elect the Governor of Maranhão. The result was a victory for Jackson Lago, when defeated the Sarney oligarchy, when 40 years, Sarney was elected, but was repealed in March 2009, by the Superior Electoral Court.[1][2][3][4]

2006 Maranhão gubernatorial election

← 2002October 1, 2006
October 29, 2006
2010 →
 
CandidateJackson LagoRoseana Sarney
PartyPDTPFL
Popular vote1.393.7541.295.880
Percentage51,82%48,18%

Governor before election

Reinaldo
PSB

Elected Governor

Lago
PDT

Candidates

  • Roseana, PFL
    25
    João Alberto
    Maranhão The Strength of the People
    47%
  • Lago, PDT
    12
    Porto, PPS
    Maranhão's Liberation Front
    (PDT, PPS, PAN)
    34%
  • Vidigal, PSB
    40
    Fernandes
    The People in Power
    (PSB, PT, PCdoB, PRB, PMN)
    14%
  • Aderson, PSDB
    45
    Formiga
    PSDB
    Unlocking to Develop
    (PSDB)
    3%
  • Others
    1%

Sarney defeated

Senator Sarney sad the defeat, that Lago defeated the daughter Roseana, but Lago supported Lula. PT supported Lago in second round.[5] But Maranhão's Libertation Front, wins on second round, Roseana lost to Lago. But Lago compared Sarney to ACM.

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