Poll shows Lula and Bolsonaro tied before Brazil’s presidential election
Author: Al Jazeera StaffPublished on: May 16, 2026Country: Brazil
Politics

A new Datafolha poll shows that incumbent president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and his challenger Flavio Bolsonaro are tied in the race for Brazil's presidency. Both candidates received 45% of voter support, with 9% indicating they would cast 'null' ballots. Lula, 80 years old, is aiming for a fourth non-consecutive term, while Bolsonaro, a senator from Rio de Janeiro, hopes to continue his father's political legacy, as former President Jair Bolsonaro is currently imprisoned.
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