João Roma Finishes Third in Bahia Senate Race

Overview

• Roma cast his vote at the Federal University of Bahia in Salvador on Sunday and appeared with his wife and two children during election day events.
• Vote counts placed Roma third behind PT candidates Rui Costa and Jaques Wagner, a result he announced to reporters after tallies were reported.
• As president of the PL in Bahia, Roma said the party expanded its representation in the state legislature and highlighted the election of figures such as Raíssa Soares and federal deputy Roberta Roma.
• Roma confirmed that his wife, Roberta, suffered a campaign-period heart attack, received a cardiac procedure and has since been discharged, and he said the episode shifted the family’s focus during the final stretch.
• Roma described frequent contact with Flávio Bolsonaro, cited a joint livestream, and framed the party’s performance as part of a broader strategy to build legislative strength and push for economic stability and reduced taxes.