The incumbent Governor, Eduardo Pinho Moreira (PSD) was eligible for a second term, but didn't run for re-election.

[1] Military firefighter Carlos Moisés (PSL) won in the second round against state representative.

[2] Gelson Luiz Merisio (Xaxim, January 31, 1966) is a Brazilian business administrator and politician, affiliated with Solidariedade.

He was a state deputy and president, in Santa Catarina, of the Social Democratic Party (PSD).

Incumbent Senators Paulo Bauer (PSDB) and Dalírio Beber (PSDB) ran for re-election, losing to former governor Esperidião Amin (PP) and congressman Jorginho Mello (PR).