Luizianne Lins secured the second Senate seat in Ceará's October 4, 2026 election with approximately 29% of valid votes, behind only Cid Gomes at 31%, according to near-complete tallies. Her position stemmed from integration into the victorious gubernatorial alliance backing Elmano de Freitas, reinforced by endorsements from President Lula and coordinated campaigning across the state. As a former Fortaleza mayor and federal deputy, she benefited from established name recognition and voter consolidation within the pro-government bloc amid polarization with Ciro Gomes supporters. Earlier polls showed her competing closely for one of the two seats, with trailing candidates such as Capitão Wagner and Alcides Fernandes finishing well behind at around 21% and 18%. Late vote counts and minimal outstanding ballots leave little room for shifts in the final ordering.