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BTG/Nexus poll shows Lula with 41% and Flávio Bolsonaro with 36% for 2026

2 sources · 28 Apr 2026 · Share coverage ·

A BTG/Nexus poll for the 2026 elections showed Lula with 41% of voting intentions in the first round, followed by Flávio Bolsonaro with 36%. In a runoff, the two appear in a statistical tie, with Lula recording 46% and Flávio 45%.

The BTG/Nexus poll was conducted between April 24-26 with 2,028 voters to measure voting intentions for the 2026 presidential elections. The survey reveals a scenario of strong consolidated polarization, with about 37% of voters preferring Lula and another 37% preferring a candidate supported by Jair Bolsonaro.

1. What we know (6)

The poll was conducted between April 24-26, 2026 with 2,028 voters

2 sources Brasil 247 Revista Fórum

Lula recorded 41% of voting intentions in the first round

2 sources Brasil 247 Revista Fórum

In the runoff, Lula recorded 46% and Flávio Bolsonaro 45%

2 sources Brasil 247 Revista Fórum

The margin of error is two percentage points

2 sources Brasil 247 Revista Fórum

Romeu Zema recorded 4% of voting intentions

2 sources Brasil 247 Revista Fórum

Ronaldo Caiado recorded 3% of voting intentions

2 sources Brasil 247 Revista Fórum
2. Where coverage thins out (7)

Covered by only some sources, or where the accounts diverge.

Covered by only some sources (7)

Flávio Bolsonaro recorded 36% in the first round

Reported by: Revista Fórum
Did not cover: Brasil 247

Flávio Bolsonaro ranged between 36% and 38% in the first round

Reported by: Brasil 247
Did not cover: Revista Fórum

In spontaneous voting, Lula recorded 33% and Flávio Bolsonaro 26%

Reported by: Brasil 247
Did not cover: Revista Fórum

29% of voters are undecided in spontaneous voting

Reported by: Brasil 247
Did not cover: Revista Fórum

33% rated the government as excellent or good

Reported by: Brasil 247
Did not cover: Revista Fórum

Renan Santos (Missão) recorded 3% of voting intentions

Reported by: Revista Fórum
Did not cover: Brasil 247

Augusto Cury recorded 2% of voting intentions

Reported by: Revista Fórum
Did not cover: Brasil 247
3. What we don't know yet

No gaps declared — all sources converge on the material facts.

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