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Michelle Bolsonaro leads Federal District Senate poll with 26 percent

A Quaest poll published September 23 showed Michelle Bolsonaro leading the Federal District Senate race with 26 percent, followed by Leila do Vôlei at 19 percent, while Bia Kicis and Erika Kokay tied at 15 percent each.

Why it mattersVoters will decide which two leaders earn eight-year Senate terms to shape regional laws on election day.

Who will receive the second-most valid votes in the Federal District Senate election? Bia Kicis leadsLikely66%

How we got here

  1. Bia Kicis announced Michelle Bolsonaro would run for the Federal District Senate. Globo
  2. The PL officially nominated Michelle Bolsonaro and Bia Kicis for two Senate seats. Br
  3. Quaest interviewed voters for a Federal District Senate poll. Globo
  4. Federal District voters were scheduled to elect two senators. Globo

What's likely next

  1. The Federal District’s Senate election takes place in a single round; the two candidates with the most votes win eight-year terms.

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