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Bolsonaro leads Lula in final Brazil election polls
AFP ^ | October 25, 2026

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.

(Excerpt) Read more at france24.com ...


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1 posted on 10/24/2026 4:29:09 PM PDT by MinorityRepublican
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To: MinorityRepublican

The election was stolen from the older Bolsonaro in 2022, with the aid of the Biden administration.


2 posted on 10/24/2026 4:47:37 PM PDT by marktwain (----------------------)
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To: MinorityRepublican

Large Lollapalooza Lula Lead Looms.
Leader Laments.


3 posted on 10/24/2026 4:50:55 PM PDT by frank ballenger (There's a battle outside and it's raging. It'll soon shake your windows and rattle your walls. )
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To: frank ballenger

Prison time for Lula!


4 posted on 10/24/2026 4:52:58 PM PDT by MtnClimber (For photos of scenery, wildlife and climbing, click on my screen name for my FR home page.)
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To: marktwain
The election was stolen from the older Bolsonaro in 2022, with the aid of the Biden administration.

We'll have to assume that they'll steal the election again tomorrow.

5 posted on 10/24/2026 4:54:03 PM PDT by MinorityRepublican
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To: MtnClimber

Prison time for Lula!


Again.


6 posted on 10/24/2026 4:56:23 PM PDT by dfwgator ("I am Charlie Kirk!")
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To: MinorityRepublican

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.


7 posted on 10/24/2026 5:03:47 PM PDT by gibsonguy
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To: gibsonguy

My guess is that they’ll stuff the ballot boxes.


8 posted on 10/24/2026 5:13:37 PM PDT by MinorityRepublican
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To: MinorityRepublican

Yep. We know what Lula is and he has their Supreme Court to protect the steal.


9 posted on 10/24/2026 5:19:20 PM PDT by gibsonguy
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To: MinorityRepublican

How long before Lula had Bolsonaro arrested?


10 posted on 10/24/2026 5:30:25 PM PDT by TBP (Decent people cannot fathom the amoral cruelty of the Democrat cult.)
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To: MinorityRepublican

Judge Darth will make some proclamations to send Bolsonaro to prison


11 posted on 10/24/2026 7:09:06 PM PDT by Organic Panic ( )
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To: MinorityRepublican

A Socialist or a Criminal. Helluva choice.


12 posted on 10/24/2026 8:02:24 PM PDT by Bob Wills is still the king (Wake up and smell the coffee!)
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To: marktwain

No more USAID funds to pay for the steal.


13 posted on 10/24/2026 9:02:03 PM PDT by for-q-clinton
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