Archive · 25 Nov 2025
Lula Leads in 2026 Brazilian Election Poll
A recent poll in Brazil shows that President Lula is leading over potential right-wing challengers for the 2026 election.
Lula, who is 80 years old, has said he wants to run for a fourth term.
The election is scheduled for October 2026.
Former President Bolsonaro, who lost to Lula in 2022, cannot run because he is in prison for trying to overthrow the government.
It's not clear yet who Lula's main opponent will be.
Brazilian President Lula leads potential right-wing challengers in a poll for the 2026 election.
Lula's approval ratings have increased in recent months.
The election is scheduled for October 2026.
Former President Bolsonaro is barred from running due to a prison sentence for plotting a coup.
Lula, 80, has expressed his intention to run for a fourth non-consecutive term.
- Who
- Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva
- What
- Leads in a poll for the 2026 presidential election
- When
- Poll results released on Tuesday, election in October 2026
- Where
- Brazil
- Why
- Lula's approval ratings have climbed in recent months
- Country
- Brazil
- Polling Institute
- MDA
- Current President
- Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva
- Election Date
- October 2026
- Bolsonaro's Status
- Barred from running, sentenced to over 27 years in prison