Brazil 2026: Lula, Flávio Bolsonaro lead; first-round win speculation grows

A Quaest poll shows Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro gaining in first-round voting intentions while other candidates decline, fueling debate about a possible first-round decision in Brazil's 2026 presidential election. The poll is a snapshot, not a forecast, and the race remains fluid. A first-round outcome would mark a significant shift in Brazil's political landscape.