Patrice Trovoada was nominated by the Independent Democratic Action, but also supported by the Democratic Renovation Party, the MLSTP/PSD, the National Union for Democracy and Progress, the Opposition Democratic Coalition, the Social Renewal Party,  the São Toméan Workers Party, the Social Renewal Party and the Union of Democrats for Citizenship and Development.
Patrice Trovoada was suggested by the Independent Democratic Action, but also received support from a coalition of parties including the Democratic Renovation Party, MLSTP/PSD, National Union for Democracy and Progress, Opposition Democratic Coalition, Social Renewal Party, São Toméan Workers Party, Social Renewal Party, and Union of Democrats for Citizenship and Development.