Ronaldo Caiado Secures PSD Presidential Nomination as Lula Leads Poll over Flávio Bolsonaro

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• [● 9 SOURCES] The poll interviewed 2,004 voters in 139 municipalities between 22 and 24 July 2026, margin of error ±2 percentage points, confidence 95%. www.jornalfolhadoestado.com · www.metro1.com.br · marioadolfo.com · www.cmjornal.pt · didigalvao.com.br · +3 more
• [○ 1 SOURCE] The União Progressista federation endorsed Roberto Cláudio as vice‑governor on the Ciro Gomes ticket in Ceará and backed Capitão Wagner for the Senate.
• [○ 1 SOURCE] The PSD officially nominated former Goiás governor Ronaldo Caiado for the presidency, with Gilberto Kassab as his vice‑presidential running mate. www.cnnbrasil.com.br
• [● 7 SOURCES] Rejection rates in the poll are 46% for Lula and 48% for Flávio Bolsonaro. www.jornalfolhadoestado.com · www.metro1.com.br · marioadolfo.com · www.cmjornal.pt · didigalvao.com.br · +1 more
• [● 7 SOURCES] In the same poll Lula leads with 40% in a first‑round simulation, while Flávio Bolsonaro has 32%. www.jornalfolhadoestado.com · www.metro1.com.br · marioadolfo.com · www.cmjornal.pt · didigalvao.com.br · +1 more
• [○ 1 SOURCE] The PDT ratified Weverton Rochá’s candidacy for re‑election to the Senate.
• [● 7 SOURCES] Brazil’s general election is scheduled for 4 October 2026, with a possible second round on 25 October. www.jornalfolhadoestado.com · www.metro1.com.br · marioadolfo.com · www.cmjornal.pt · didigalvao.com.br · +1 more
• [● 7 SOURCES] Datafolha poll shows Lula with 48% support in a simulated second‑round against Flávio Bolsonaro, who has 43% support. www.jornalfolhadoestado.com · www.metro1.com.br · marioadolfo.com · www.cmjornal.pt · didigalvao.com.br · +1 more
• [● 4 SOURCES] Other presidential candidates in the poll – Ronaldo Caiado (PSD), Romeu Zema (Novo) and Renan Santos (Missão) – each received between 3% and 4% support. www.jornalfolhadoestado.com · www.metro1.com.br · marioadolfo.com · jornaldosmunicipios.com.br
• [● 4 SOURCES] In the same Datafolha poll, Lula leads the first‑round scenario with 40% of voter intentions, while Flávio Bolsonaro has 32%. www.jornalfolhadoestado.com · www.metro1.com.br · marioadolfo.com · jornaldosmunicipios.com.br
• [● 6 SOURCES] The PSD officially nominated Ronaldo Caiado for the 2026 Brazilian presidential election with Gilberto Kassab as his vice‑presidential running mate. radiosampaio.com.br · www.cnnbrasil.com.br · www.cmjornal.pt · correiodobrasil.com.br · g37.com.br
• [● 4 SOURCES] The poll sampled voters from 22 July to 24 July 2026 across 139 municipalities, with a margin of error of ±2 percentage points. www.jornalfolhadoestado.com · www.metro1.com.br · marioadolfo.com · jornaldosmunicipios.com.br