Flávio Bolsonaro Leads First Pre-Second Round Presidential Poll in Brazil, Outpacing Lula da Silva
Flávio Bolsonaro, son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, leads the first pre-second round presidential poll in Brazil with 49% of voter intention, ahead of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, who receives 45%. The poll, reported by multiple outlets, signals a tight race for the November 30 election.
Where Sources Diverge
El Comercio provided specific percentages for Flávio Bolsonaro (49%) and Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (45%), while Infobae did not include an excerpt, making it unclear if they reported the same figures.
Flávio Bolsonaro leads with 49%, Lula da Silva with 45%.
No excerpt provided.
The publication dates differ slightly, with El Comercio publishing on October 9, 2026, and Infobae on October 8, 2026, though both are within the same week.
Published on 2026-10-09T03:04:12.000Z.
Published on 2026-10-08T22:16:12.000Z.
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The ultraright-wing senator Flávio Bolsonaro leads the first poll ahead of the second round of Brazil's presidential elections, with 49% of voter intention, ahead of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, who would receive 45% of the votes.