A survey by Paraná Pesquisas indicates the senator has an advantage in electoral scenarios and shows high approval ratings for Governor Ratinho Junior in the state.
A Genial/Quaest survey shows that the majority of Brazilians consider the case before choosing a candidate in this year's elections.
Names linked to Lula outnumber those on the right in various scenarios, research shows.
Leaders of the Workers' Party (PT) believe that a ticket with the Minister of the Environment could revitalize the 2026 state elections and increase electoral competitiveness.
The minister will leave his post next week to run in the São Paulo elections; Dario Durigan is expected to take over the Finance Ministry.
Senator appears to have a significant lead over his opponents.
Research indicates health (21%) and security (19%) as the main problems in the country. Economy, education and corruption follow.
A poll shows Braide with 34,6% and Orleans Brandão with 30,3% in the first round; in a possible second round, the mayor of São Luís appears to be ahead.
In a potential second round, the president has 45,1% and the senator 42,7%, a tie within the margin of error.
The case should send the message that the government 'does not interfere in the investigations and wants everything to be investigated'.
Party leaders believe that the US proposal to classify PCC and CV as terrorist organizations could influence the political and electoral debate in the country.
