A Datafolha survey released on May 17, 2026, shows the Lula government performing worst in public security, health and the economy, areas seen as priorities by the public.
The poll interviewed 2,004 people between May 12 and 13 and identifies public security as the government's weakest area, cited by 16% of respondents. Health follows at 15%, with the economy and anti-corruption efforts each at 13%.
Health ranks as the top priority for the next government at 34%, followed by education at 15%, public security at 12% and the economy at 11%. The government plans to counter criticism by highlighting the Public Security PEC and actions against white-collar crime.
Chamber President Hugo Motta defended greater integration across government levels to fight crime. The opposition, including figures such as Flávio Bolsonaro, intends to use the results to undermine the president during the campaign.
