Brazilian election polls show varying leads in state races

Recent election polling across several Brazilian states reveals shifting dynamics in the race for governorships.

In Mato Grosso, results are divided. One Veritá poll shows Governor Otaviano Pivetta leading Senator Wellington Fagundes with 32.1% to 28.8%, while a Real Time Big Data survey places Fagundes ahead with 34% against Pivetta's 27%. Fagundes has emphasized a platform of dialogue with productive sectors and increased border security to combat organized crime.

In Mato Grosso do Sul, Governor Eduardo Riedel holds a strong position. AtlasIntel reports Riedel leading with 49% of the vote in a first-round scenario, significantly ahead of Fábio Trad, who holds 26%.

In Rio Grande do Sul, the race features Deputy Luciano Zucco (PL) and former State Deputy Juliana Brizola (PDT). AtlasIntel data indicates Zucco leads with 44.3% compared to Brizola's 37.5%. The poll also notes that a majority of voters in the state express a desire for a change in government compared to the current administration.