Poll: Lula Leads Flávio Bolsonaro in Key Brazilian State
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A new poll shows news about Brazil's 2026 election.
The poll is from BTG and Nexus. It looks at two men: Lula and Flávio.
Lula is the current president of Brazil. Flávio is a candidate too.
The poll checks a state called São Paulo. It is the biggest place for votes in Brazil.
The poll says Lula's support is stable. This means it does not change much.
Flávio's support is going up a little. But Lula is still ahead.
In a possible second round, Lula has 59%. Flávio has 32%.
A second round happens if no one wins in the first round.
This poll helps people understand the 2026 election in Brazil.
More polls will come before the real election.
Vocabulary4 words
- poll
- asking many people what they think, to guess an election result
- candidate
- a person who wants to win an election
- stable
- not changing much
- second round
- a final vote between the top two candidates
Quiz
Answer key
1. Two election candidates 2. 59% 3. True
Fill-in-the-blank listening
Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.
A new _____ shows news about Brazil's 2026 election.
The poll is from BTG and Nexus. It looks at two men: Lula and _____.
Lula is the current _____ of Brazil. Flávio is a candidate too.
The poll checks a state called _____. It is the biggest place for votes in Brazil.
The poll says Lula's support is _____. This means it does not change much.
Flávio's support is going up a little. But Lula is still _____.
In a possible second round, Lula has _____. Flávio has 32%.
A second round happens if no one wins in the _____ round.