Most of the latest polls put far-right candidate Flávio Bolsonaro ahead of incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in Brazil’s presidential runoff, but the race is within the margin of error. Bolsonaro’s lead has narrowed following last weekend’s acrimonious debate. Congress has shifted further to the right regardless of the runoff’s outcome.
WHO:Pollsters; Brazil’s Congress
WHAT:Latest polls put Flávio Bolsonaro ahead of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in Brazil’s presidential runoff, while Congress has shifted further right.
WHEN:Reported Oct 22, 2026 at 2:18 PM ET
WHERE:Brazil
WHY:The reason for Congress’s rightward shift is not reported; the polls reflect the presidential contest ahead of the runoff.
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