Poll Shows Flávio Bolsonaro Leading Lula 45% to 20% in Santa Catarina

A new Quaest poll conducted in Santa Catarina shows Flávio Bolsonaro leading with 45% support against President Lula at 20%, ahead of the 2026 presidential election. The southern state of Santa Catarina is a stronghold of Bolsonaro family support, reflecting the regional political polarization heading into the election cycle.