Sao Paulo Governor Poll Shows Tarcisio Ahead
A new Sao Paulo governor poll shows Tarcisio de Freitas leading with 50.6% against Fernando Haddad's 33.6% in the first round. The Ideia poll for ACSP also shows Tarcisio winning a runoff with 53.4%. The post Sao Paulo Governor Poll Shows Tarcisio Ahead appeared first on The Rio Times .
A recent Ideia/ACSP poll, commissioned by the Republicanos party, reveals Governor Tarcisio de Freitas leading in São Paulo's 2026 gubernatorial race with an overwhelming 50.6% of voter support. Fernando Haddad of the PT party trails significantly behind with 33.6% in the first round. The poll surveyed 1,800 voters by phone, with a margin of error of 2.3 percentage points.
Other candidates include Vera Lucia (PSTU) at 2.6%. The poll, conducted from August 5-8, 2026, has a 2.3% margin of error, meaning actual support could vary slightly. Tarcisio de Freitas is the incumbent governor and thus has a strong starting position in this race.
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