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Brazil 2026 elections: Polling and campaign developments
As the 2026 election cycle progresses in Brazil, various regional campaigns and polling data are emerging. In Pernambuco, governor Raquel Lyra leads in recent Datafolha and Simplex polls for the governorship, ahead of João Campos. A Quaest poll for the Senate shows Marília Arraes leading with 16%, followed by Humberto Costa at 13%. Lyra and Campos recently participated in a joint event regarding energy transition and infrastructure in Recife.
In Amazonas, the Electoral Court has approved the candidacies of Omar Aziz and Maria do Carmo for the governorship, while a Projeta poll shows Aziz and Roberto Cidade in a technical tie. In Acre, Thor Dantas is campaigning on a platform of change, meeting with religious leaders like Bishop Dom Flávio to discuss regional challenges.
Nationally, First Lady Janja Lula da Silva has increased involvement in outreach to evangelical voters to bolster President Lula’s campaign. Meanwhile, various local candidates in Maranhão, Rio de Janeiro, Bahia, and São Paulo are holding campaign launches and community walks to build momentum.
Entities
Acre · Amazonas · Brazil · Camaragibe · Igarassu · Janja Lula da Silva · João Campos · Mailza Assis · Mato Grosso · Omar Aziz · PSB · PSD
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The municipality of Camaragibe has received over R$ 350 million in state investments.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Electoral Public Ministry has issued a favorable opinion regarding the removal of the PSDB-Cidadania federation from the governor's coalition.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The state government is investing R$ 153 million in the construction of a new Women's Hospital in Igarassu.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Governor Raquel Lyra claims she is competing within legal boundaries while accusing opponents of attempting to win through judicial maneuvers.