Brazil 2026 elections: TSE validates candidates as Lula and Bolsonaro lead polls

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

• [DISPUTED] In the first-round simulation, Lula has 37% and Flávio Bolsonaro has 30%. portalpe10.com.br · folhadenoticiasgo.com.br · www.jornalcidade.net · marioadolfo.com · www.tribunanf.com.br · +1 more
• [DISPUTED] Augusto Cury is in third place for the first round with 10% of the vote. portalpe10.com.br · folhadenoticiasgo.com.br · www.jornalcidade.net · marioadolfo.com · www.tribunanf.com.br
• [● 10 SOURCES] President Lula and Senator Flávio Bolsonaro are in a technical tie for a potential second-round presidential runoff. www.jornalcidade.net · portalleiamais.com.br · www.glaucioericeira.com.br · informatudodf.com.br
• [● 7 SOURCES] In a simulated second round, Lula holds 40% of the vote compared to 34% for Augusto Cury. www.jornalcidade.net · portalleiamais.com.br
• [● 3 SOURCES] 48% of Brazilians disapprove of President Lula's administration, while 45% approve. folhadenoticiasgo.com.br
• [● 3 SOURCES] 49% of respondents believe the Brazilian economy has worsened in the last 12 months. folhadenoticiasgo.com.br
• [● 7 SOURCES] Augusto Cury grew eight percentage points in two weeks. folhadenoticiasgo.com.br · marioadolfo.com
• [● 19 SOURCES] The approved tickets are Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva/Geraldo Alckmin (PT/PSB), Flávio Bolsonaro/Alfredo Gaspar (PL), Romeu Zema/Eduardo Girão (Novo), Samara Martins/Raquel Brício (UP), Hertz Dias/Vanesa fatopaulista.com.br · maranhaodagente.com.br · www.araucarianoar.com.br · maisminas.org · oconvergente.com.br · +5 more
• [● 12 SOURCES] The TSE imposed a temporary ban on Pablo Marçal from campaigning, participating in debates, and accessing radio and TV advertising slots. fatopaulista.com.br · maranhaodagente.com.br · maisminas.org · oconvergente.com.br · regiaonoroeste.com · +2 more
• [● 19 SOURCES] The TSE unanimously approved the registration of six presidential tickets for the October elections. fatopaulista.com.br · maranhaodagente.com.br · www.araucarianoar.com.br · maisminas.org · oconvergente.com.br · +5 more
• [● 19 SOURCES] Seven presidential registration requests remain under judicial review. fatopaulista.com.br · maranhaodagente.com.br · www.araucarianoar.com.br · maisminas.org · oconvergente.com.br · +5 more
• [● 18 SOURCES] A total of 13 presidential registration requests were submitted to the court. fatopaulista.com.br · maranhaodagente.com.br · www.araucarianoar.com.br · maisminas.org · oconvergente.com.br · +4 more