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Ciro Gomes leads Datafolha survey with 46% in Ceará

The Datafolha survey shows Ciro Gomes in first place for the Government of Ceará with 46%, while Elmano de Freitas has 37% of voter intentions.

4 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Ciro Gomes leads Datafolha survey with 46% in Ceará — Photo: Loberos · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

According to the Datafolha survey released on Thursday (3), former governor Ciro Gomes (PSDB) leads the race for the Government of Ceará, recording 46% of voter intentions. Current governor and reelection candidate Elmano de Freitas comes in second with 37%.

More than a day after the numbers for the government were published, data regarding the Senate race in Ceará was also presented. The survey, part of the same study, shows Cid Gomes (PSB) in the lead with 24%, followed by Captain Wagner (União) with 20% and Luizianne Lins (Rede) with 17%.

The survey on voter intentions for the Senate was released on Friday (4) and reveals a competitive landscape among the main candidates. Also in the race is Alcides Fernandes (PL), who has 8% of voter intentions.

Another survey conducted by Quaest showed slightly different results regarding Cid Gomes, who appears with 23% of voter intentions. In this survey, Captain Wagner and Luizianne Lins were mentioned with 20% and 13%, respectively, moving up in the voter intention rankings.

Regarding the evaluation of Elmano de Freitas's government, another survey by Quaest revealed that 49% of the population approves of his administration, while 38% disapproves. The survey, which was also released on Friday (4), shows that 13% of respondents did not know or did not respond regarding their evaluation.

These data illustrate a panorama of voter intentions and government approval in Ceará. The surveys are crucial for understanding the current landscape of the upcoming elections in the state, as Ciro Gomes leads for the governorship while Elmano de Freitas seeks to consolidate his reelection amid strong competition.

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