Lula Holds Narrow Lead Over Flavio Bolsonaro in Brazil Runoff Poll
A Datafolha poll shows President Lula at 47% against Flavio Bolsonaro's 43% in a potential Brazil runoff.
Brazil's presidential race remains tight as a new Datafolha survey indicates that incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva would edge out his principal rival, Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, if the October election goes to a second round.
The poll, released on Friday, places Lula at 47 percent support against 43 percent for Bolsonaro in a hypothetical runoff scenario. The four-point gap falls within the margin of error, suggesting the contest is far from settled.
Flavio Bolsonaro, a senator and son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, has emerged as the main challenger to Lula in the upcoming vote. The survey's findings underscore a deeply polarized electorate as the campaign enters its final stretch.
Datafolha is one of Brazil's most prominent polling institutes, and its readings are closely watched for signals on the direction of the country's leadership. With the first-round vote scheduled for October, both camps are expected to intensify their outreach to undecided voters in the coming weeks.