Lula da Silva, founder of Workers’ Party (PT), would reach 41% of votes in the first ballot, compared to 23% for Bolsonaro.

For the run-off, Lula would win by 55% to 32%, according to a sampling rolled out on May 11 and 12, with 2,071 people questioned and a 2% margin of error.

The survey, conducted in 146 municipalities, found that Bolsonaro has more rejection among possible candidates, with 54% against 36%.

Regarding the votes, Lula recently made a five-day visit to Brasilia in order to reestablish ties with political forces.

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