New Poll Shows Change in São Paulo Senate Race
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A new poll has shown a change in the race for the Senate in São Paulo, Brazil.
According to the recent survey, two candidates, Derrite and Do Prado, are now numerically ahead of the other candidates.
This means that, in the current numbers, more people say they would vote for these two candidates than for anyone else.
A poll is a way of asking a group of people about their opinions, in order to understand what most voters think before an election.
The Senate is an important part of the Brazilian government, and each state elects its own senators.
São Paulo is the most populated state in Brazil, so its Senate election is closely watched by voters and political analysts across the country.
The new numbers suggest that the scenario, or overall situation, of the race has changed compared to earlier polls.
It is not clear from the report exactly how large the lead of Derrite and Do Prado is, but the poll shows them numerically in front.
Polls like this one are often used by media outlets and analysts to track how public opinion is developing before an election takes place.
More surveys are likely to be published in the coming weeks, and results may continue to change as the election gets closer.
For now, this new poll gives an updated picture of where the São Paulo Senate race currently stands.
Vocabulary7 words
- poll
- a study that asks many people a question to learn opinions
- candidates
- people who want to be chosen in an election
- election
- a time when people vote to choose a leader
- Senate
- a group in government that makes laws
- voters
- people who vote in an election
- political analysts
- people who study and explain politics
- scenario
- the general situation or set of events
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1. A change in the São Paulo Senate race 2. Derrite and Do Prado 3. Because São Paulo is the most populated state in Brazil
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A new _____ has shown a change in the race for the Senate in São Paulo, Brazil.
According to the recent survey, two _____, Derrite and Do Prado, are now numerically ahead.
This means that more people say they would _____ for these two candidates.
A poll is a way of asking a group of people about their opinions before an _____.
The _____ is an important part of the Brazilian government.
São Paulo is the most populated state, so its Senate election is watched by _____ across the country.
The new numbers suggest that the _____ of the race has changed compared to earlier polls.
Polls like this one are used by media outlets and _____ to track public opinion.
More surveys are likely to be published, and results may continue to _____.
For now, this new poll gives an updated picture of where the race currently _____.
Discussion questions
- Why do you think polls are important before elections?
- Do you follow political news from other countries? Why or why not?
- How might public opinion change between now and an election?
- What qualities do you think make a good senator?
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