Zaviye · Coverage map · 2026-10-02
New Datafolha polls show Lula widening his lead in Minas Gerais and gaining in São Paulo, where he is now tied with Flávio Bolsonaro.
Recent polling data from Datafolha indicates a widening lead for Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in Minas Gerais, a state considered symbolically important. In São Paulo, Lula has gained ground and now ties with his opponent, while the incumbent senator leads in Rio de Janeiro. These shifts reflect evolving voter sentiment across key electoral battlegrounds.
The survey results offer a snapshot of the current political landscape in Brazil, particularly concerning the presidential and senatorial races in major states. The data suggests a dynamic electoral environment where regional strengths and candidate momentum play a significant role in shaping voter preferences.
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All sources: Datafolha polls show Lula gaining an advantage in Minas Gerais and growing in São Paulo, where he is tied with Flávio Bolsonaro, while the senator leads in Rio de Janeiro.
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