Brazilian presidential election (October 4, 2026): Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) wins more than 35.0% of votes in the first round
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✦ AI-generated prediction
Published on 22. September 2026
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Predicted for 4. October 2026
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Based on: Statistical Pattern
Datafolha (September 15–17, 2026) shows Flávio Bolsonaro at 36% in round one — one point above the threshold. AtlasIntel (Sept. 2026) shows him significantly higher at 41.7%. Most aggregates fall between 36% and 42%. Historically, the Bolsonaro bloc displayed a 'shy voter' effect: Jair Bolsonaro outperformed his polls by ~2pp in 2022. AtlasIntel has Flávio actually leading the runoff 47.2% vs. Lula's 46.8%. Falling below 35% would represent a substantial polling miss. No direct Polymarket market found for Bolsonaro's exact vote share; own estimate 63%.
Data basis for this prediction
- Datafolha: Lula 39%, Flávio Bolsonaro 36% erster Wahlgang (15.–17. Sept. 2026, via Al Jazeera/U.S. News)
- AtlasIntel: Flávio Bolsonaro 41,7% (1. WG), Stichwahl 47,2% vs. Lula 46,8% (Sept. 2026)
- AS/COA: Brasilien-Rennen als 'deadlock within margin of error' (Sept. 2026)
- TSE 2022: Bolsonaro übertraf finale Umfragen um ~2 Prozentpunkte (Tribunal Superior Eleitoral)
Verdict: Pending
This prediction is still open. It will be evaluated automatically against real-world sources after its due date.
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