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Datafolha in Piauí: Rafael Fonteles leads with 56% of voting intentions

The Datafolha survey reveals that Rafael Fonteles has 56% of voting intentions in Piauí, while Joel Rodrigues has 21%.

22 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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A Datafolha survey released on Saturday, August 22, shows that Rafael Fonteles of the Workers' Party (PT) is leading the race for the government of Piauí with 56% of voting intentions. This is the first Datafolha survey since the campaign began.

The runner-up, Joel Rodrigues of the Progressistas (PP), is reported to have 21% of voting intentions, according to the data presented. The survey was conducted in a stimulated format, where the candidates' names are presented to the voters.

Should these numbers be confirmed in the elections, Fonteles would win outright in the first round, as indicated by the survey, which shows a clear advantage over his opponent.

In addition to data on the gubernatorial race, the survey also touches on the Senate contest, with Ciro Nogueira, Marcelo Castro, and Júlio César leading the voting intentions.

Datafolha is one of the leading research institutions in Brazil, and the release of these numbers may influence the dynamics of the campaign moving forward.

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