Poll shows Lula and Bolsonaro tied before Brazil’s presidential election
A recent poll indicates that Brazil's presidential race is tightly contested, with incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and challenger Flavio Bolsonaro each receiving 45% support. The poll was conducted before a scandal involving Bolsonaro's campaign financing came to light, which may impact his candidacy. As the election approaches, both candidates are facing scrutiny and challenges that could influence voter sentiment.
- ▪Lula and Bolsonaro are tied at 45% support according to a new poll.
- ▪Flavio Bolsonaro is facing scrutiny over a film funding scandal involving alleged fraud.
- ▪The election is set for October, with both candidates campaigning vigorously.
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News|ElectionsPoll shows Lula and Bolsonaro tied before Brazil’s presidential electionRight-wing challenger Flavio Bolsonaro faces new scrutiny over a film funding scandal, which could affect his race against incumbent Lula.ListenListen (4 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoSenator Flavio Bolsonaro poses for a selfie as he attends a ceremony at military police headquarters in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on May 15 [Pilar Olivares/Reuters]By Al Jazeera StaffPublished On 16 May 202616 May 2026A new poll has reaffirmed the tight race for Brazil’s presidency this year, with both the left-wing incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and his right-wing challenger, Flavio Bolsonaro, tied in a head-to-head…
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