In a potential second-round scenario, the president appears with 47% and Flávio Bolsonaro with 45%.
The governor is leading with 47% of the vote intentions in the first round, compared to Haddad's 31%.
Research shows an increase in the approval rating of the governor of São Paulo.
The governor still has lower disapproval ratings than those recorded for Fernando Haddad, Geraldo Alckmin, and Simone Tebet.
"There is no [third way], forget it," said the governor, downplaying moves by the PSD party to seek a place in the presidential race.
Brazilian congressman says PT needs to accelerate its decisions for 2026, present a plan for the future, and address the vulnerabilities of the São Paulo governor.
Fernando Haddad's entry into the race for governor of São Paulo changes the landscape of the contest in the country's largest electoral district.
The relationship between the governor of São Paulo and the president of the PSD party has reached its peak after disputes over political space, the vice-presidential candidate, and a public exchange of statements.
A formal complaint filed with the São Paulo Public Prosecutor's Office cites suspicions of money laundering in Andorra and possible omission of electoral assets.
Draft attributed to the senator exposes the PL's electoral strategies, the race for Senate seats, and an internal assessment of state-level scenarios.
Alencar Santana requests testimony and the lifting of tax secrecy for the governor of São Paulo amid mentions of alleged close ties to those under investigation.
