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Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro tied in polls as Brazilian election nears

With the 2026 Brazilian presidential elections approaching, the race between incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Senator Flávio Bolsonaro has reached a technical tie in several recent polls. A Quaest survey indicates a narrow margin in a potential second round, placing Flávio Bolsonaro at 42% and Lula at 40%, though this remains within the margin of error. Other polling, such as BTG/Nexus, shows Lula maintaining a lead in the first round with 42% compared to Bolsonaro's 37%.

The campaign is heavily influenced by the Banco Master corruption investigation. Lula has used his platform to accuse the Bolsonaro family of involvement in the scandal, specifically targeting Flávio Bolsonaro regarding the financing of the biopic ‘Dark Horse’. Flávio Bolsonaro has denied any wrongdoing.

In response to the tightening race, Lula has called for increased digital engagement and a battle against misinformation. Meanwhile, the Workers' Party (PT) has mobilized supporters through 1,120 activities across the country to bolster Lula's reelection bid.

Entities

Augusto Cury · Banco Master · Brazil · Daniel Vorcaro · Datafolha · Flávio Bolsonaro · Jair Bolsonaro · Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva · Polícia Federal · Supreme Federal Court · Supremo Tribunal Federal · Tribunal Superior Eleitoral

Claims

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

  • [● 5 SOURCES] A second-round simulation between Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro shows a technical tie with 46% and 44% respectively. alotatuape.com.br · maisoeste.com.br
  • [● 3 SOURCES] In Rio de Janeiro, Flávio Bolsonaro leads a second-round matchup against Lula with 49% to 41%.
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] In Minas Gerais, Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro are in a technical tie with 37% and 35% respectively.
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] 75% of Brazilian voters are decided on their presidential vote for the first round.
  • [● 3 SOURCES] Augusto Cury is the third most mentioned candidate in the first-round poll with 6%. maisoeste.com.br
  • [● 4 SOURCES] In the national first-round presidential race, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has 39% of the votes compared to 35% for Flávio Bolsonaro. alotatuape.com.br · maisoeste.com.br
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Lula is in a technical tie with Augusto Cury in a second-round simulation, with 46% to 45%. alotatuape.com.br
  • [● 4 SOURCES] The four-point difference between the leaders is within the two-point margin of error. alotatuape.com.br · maisoeste.com.br
  • [● 2 SOURCES] In Pernambuco, Lula leads the first-round race with 55% against 24% for Flávio Bolsonaro.
  • [● 2 SOURCES] In Minas Gerais, Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro are in a technical tie with 37% and 35% respectively in the first round.
  • [● 2 SOURCES] In Minas Gerais, Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro are in a technical tie with 46% and 45% respectively in the second round.
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] In the national first-round scenario including Pablo Marçal, Lula has 39% and Flávio Bolsonaro has 32%. alotatuape.com.br

Sources

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Pesquisas mostram Flávio à frente de Lula [jovempannewscampinas.com.br]
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BTG/Nexus: Lula cresce no 2º turno [www.flaviopintonews.com.br]
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