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A Datafolha poll showed that 23% of Brazilian voters do not know their presidential candidate’s ballot number
The survey found that 73% answered correctly and 3% gave an incorrect number. Among those who say they will vote for Lula, the rate of correct answers was higher than among Flávio Bolsonaro supporters.
A Datafolha poll released by G1 Globo indicated that 23% of Brazilian voters do not know what number they must enter on the electronic ballot to vote for their presidential candidate.
According to the survey, 73% gave the correct number and 3% mentioned an incorrect one. The study interviewed 2,002 people aged 16 or older between September 22 and 23, with a margin of error of 2 percentage points and a confidence level of 95%.
According to the data published by G1 Globo, among those who declare an intention to vote for Lula, 87% correctly identified the ballot number, 12% said they did not know it and 1% got it wrong. Among Flávio Bolsonaro voters, 79% answered correctly, 19% did not know how to answer and 2% mentioned an incorrect number.
Ignorance was greater among those who say they will vote for other candidates. Still according to G1 Globo, among Renan Santos voters, 53% know the number and 39% do not; among Augusto Cury supporters, 34% identify it and 61% do not; and among Ronaldo Caiado voters, 18% know it and 64% do not.
In parallel, other Datafolha surveys cited in the material showed higher levels of ignorance in subnational elections. O Globo reported that in the Federal District, 63% of the voters consulted did not know the ballot number of their gubernatorial candidate. In addition, G1 Globo published that in São Paulo that percentage was 52%.
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