Zaviye · Coverage map · 2026-10-01
Recent Datafolha polls indicate close contests for Senate seats in São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, and the Federal District.
Recent polling data from Datafolha indicates a highly competitive landscape for Senate seats across several Brazilian states. In São Paulo, the race remains a four-way tie, suggesting significant voter indecision. Meanwhile, in Rio de Janeiro, Benedita da Silva of the PT party leads with 19% of the vote. In the Federal District, Michelle Bolsonaro holds a lead with 23%, closely followed by Leila do Vôlei and Bia Kicis, who are tied.
These findings offer a snapshot of the political dynamics leading up to the elections. The close contests in key states like São Paulo and the Federal District suggest that the outcome of these Senate races could be decided by narrow margins. The results provide insight into the varying regional strengths and voter preferences for different political figures and parties.
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