Brazil’s Lula Leads Flavio Bolsonaro in Hypothetical 2026 Runoff, Poll Shows

In a hypothetical 2026 Brazilian presidential runoff 15 months before the election, Lula leads Flavio Bolsonaro by 8 points (45% to 37%). Lula's approval (48%) and disapproval (47%) ratings are statistically tied, reflecting a divided electorate.