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Flávio Bolsonaro and Lula tie in potential second-round runoff poll

A new Quaest poll shows a technical tie in a potential second-round runoff between Flávio Bolsonaro and Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Bolsonaro leads numerically with 42% of the vote, while Lula follows with 40%, a margin within the survey's two-percentage-point error range. This marks the first time since April that Bolsonaro has appeared ahead of Lula in a Quaest series.

In a first-round scenario, Lula maintains a lead with 36% compared to Bolsonaro's 31%. Both candidates face high rejection rates, with 55% of respondents stating they would not vote for either man.

Regional and demographic data reveal a polarized landscape. Bolsonaro holds a significant 16-point lead in the Southeast and performs strongly among male voters and younger demographics. Conversely, Lula maintains a dominant 60% lead in the Northeast and performs better among voters aged 60 and older. Analysts suggest the tightening race is driven by shifting sentiments among independent voters and those in the Southeast with middle-income brackets.

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Brazil · Flávio Bolsonaro · Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva · PL · PT · Quaest · TSE

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