Lula da Silva Holds Edge in Brazilian Runoff Poll

A recent Datafolha poll reveals that Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva maintains a slight lead over Senator Flavio Bolsonaro in a possible runoff election. Lula holds 46% of the vote compared to Bolsonaro's 44%, with the poll's margin of error keeping the race statistically tied.

President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva of Brazil maintains a narrow lead over Senator Flavio Bolsonaro in a possible runoff election, according to a recent Datafolha poll.

The poll, conducted on Thursday, shows Lula with 46% of the vote, while Bolsonaro is close behind at 44%.

Both candidates remain in a statistically tied position, owing to the poll's two percentage point margin of error, based on responses from 2,002 people.