Brazilian elections: best candidate to fight corruption 2021

A survey carried out in December 2021 showed that 34 percent of respondents believed that former Brazilian president, Lula da Silva, was the most qualified presidential candidate to fight corruption in the South American country. Incumbent president, Jair Bolsonaro, followed with 22 percent. Respondents also stated that the most important trait of the next president, which would be elected in October 2022, was to be prepared to take care of education when elected.

Which presidential candidate is the most prepared to fight corruption?

Characteristic	Share of respondents
Lula	34%
Jair Bolsonaro	22%
Sergio Moro	18%
Ciro Gomes	6%
João Doria	3%
Simone Tebet	1%
None	9%
Does not know	6%

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Release date

December 2021

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Region

Brazil

Survey time period

December 13 to 16, 2021

Number of respondents

3,666 respondents

Age group

16 years and older

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Only one answer

Method of interview

Face-to-face interview

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The source does not provide any information regarding missing percentage points to 100 percent.
This question was phrased by the source as follows: "In your opinion, which of these presidential candidates is the most prepared to fight corruption?"

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