Gilmar calls election results criticism as frivolous
The STF minister Gilmar Mendes classified criticism of the election results as frivolous. In a post on X, he stated that the accusations reveal sinister intentions and highlighted the parties' participation in the urn audit.
Minister Gilmar Mendes of Supremo Tribunal Federal on Saturday called criticism of the result of the elections “light” (7 Nov.2026). In his profile on X, the dean of the Court said that they “only reveal spurious intentions or alienation from the reality of those who propagate them.” The statement comes amid allegations of fraud raised by defeated candidate Flávio Bolsonaro (PL-RJ).
According to Gilmar, the electoral process was accompanied by international missions and the Superior Electoral Court invited dozens of foreign experts. The speech seeks to strengthen the credibility of the Brazilian electoral system, contesting narratives of irregularities. The minister did not cite specific names, but the reference to recent criticisms is clear.
Parties at the centre of the audit
The dean of the Supreme Court stated that the political parties are at the “center” of the audit of the electronic ballot boxes, including the PL of the defeated candidate Flávio Bolsonaro (PL-RJ). According to him, this participation guarantees transparency in the process. “It is they, alongside the Public Prosecutor’s Office, the Public Defender’s Office and the OAB, who choose which ballot boxes will be tested, and they can follow each stage, from the choice of sections to the final conference,” he wrote.
Gilmar added that this right was assured to everyone, from the situation and the opposition, including the party of the candidate defeated in the second round. The claim directly rebuffs the suspicions raised by Flávio Bolsonaro, which has alleged fraud in recent interviews. The Supreme Electoral Court, in turn, states that the electoral process was regular.
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Context of allegations of fraud
In recent days, in interviews with media outlets, Flavio has claimed that the elections were fraudulent. The defeated candidate presented no concrete evidence, but his statements gained repercussions on social networks. The TSE denies any irregularity and highlights the safety of electronic ballot boxes.
The manifestation of Gilmar Mendes is part of this scenario of post-electoral tension. The minister, who is the dean of the Court, has a history of defending the electronic voting system. His speech in X was a direct response to criticism, not to mention nominally the author of the allegations.
Reputation of Justiça Eleitoral
In the publication, Gilmar concluded with an emphatic tone: “Yet there are those who now feed false narratives against the lawsuit. All in vain. Over the years, Justiça Eleitoral has provided relevant services to the nation and built a reputation for excellence, recognized by international bodies, that will not be cherished by such allegosities.”
The minister also stated that “Brazilian society knows how to turn away the bravado from serious and responsible discourse.” The statement suggests confidence in the maturity of the electorate to distinguish facts from rumors. The Justiça Eleitoral has been the target of misinformation since the elections, but maintains its position of regularity of the elections.
Impact and next steps
The speech of Gilmar Mendes can influence the public debate about the smoothness of the elections. Experts point out that statements by STF ministers have institutional weight and can discourage unfounded protests. However, allegations of fraud continue to circulate in groups of supporters of the defeated candidate.
The TSE did not announce new measures in response to criticism, but stressed that the process was auditable. The source did not elaborate on whether there will be an investigation into Flávio Bolsonaro’s statements. The Boca no Trombone portal will continue to track the developments of this case and will bring updates as they become available.
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