Posted on 10/24/2026 4:29:09 PM PDT by MinorityRepublican
Bolsonaro, the son of jailed ex-leader Jair Bolsonaro, is the narrow favorite to win Sunday's runoff after nabbing 47 percent of the vote over Lula's 45 percent in the first round.
Saturday's polls published by the Datafolha institute and Quaest give Bolsonaro 51 percent of voting intentions, while Lula has 49 percent.
Both polls show a difference between the candidates that falls within the margin of error, locking them in a statistical tie.
No first-round loser in the history of Brazilian democracy has bounced back to win the runoff, but Lula's campaign has regained momentum with massive protests and an intense digital campaign since the shock result.
The pair took part in a final televised debate on Friday, during which they mostly focused on policy proposals after a first debate that quickly deteriorated into a barrage of insults.
The Datafolha poll was conducted between Thursday and Friday and does not specify whether interviews were carried out after the program.
The Quaest poll was conducted between Friday and Saturday, when both campaigns staged massive rallies in a last bid to sway voters.
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The election was stolen from the older Bolsonaro in 2022, with the aid of the Biden administration.
Large Lollapalooza Lula Lead Looms.
Leader Laments.
Prison time for Lula!
We'll have to assume that they'll steal the election again tomorrow.
Prison time for Lula!
Again.
Lula and his commies are still in control. I don’t believe Bolsonaro is only leading by 2% so l think there is a good chance Lula steals it.
My guess is that they’ll stuff the ballot boxes.
Yep. We know what Lula is and he has their Supreme Court to protect the steal.
How long before Lula had Bolsonaro arrested?
Judge Darth will make some proclamations to send Bolsonaro to prison
A Socialist or a Criminal. Helluva choice.
No more USAID funds to pay for the steal.
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