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A new Atlas poll shows Jerônimo Rodrigues leading the 2026 Bahia governor's race with 51.5% of valid votes in the first round, while ACM Neto registers 47.4%. The survey points to a tight, two-candidate contest in one of Brazil's biggest states, fueling debate about the incumbent's re-election chances and the opposition's strength heading into next year's elections.

Justice Gilmar Mendes has denied Jerônimo Rodrigues, Bahia's education secretary, the right of reply in videos published by ACM Neto. The decision settles a dispute between the Bahia government figure and the politician-broadcaster, whose content had been the target of the response request. The ruling is drawing attention in Bahia's politically charged environment ahead of electoral season.

A Quaest poll published by Estadão shows Jerônimo Rodrigues with 52% of valid votes in the first round of the Bahia gubernatorial race, against 48% for ACM Neto. The figures suggest the contest remains tight but place the governing coalition's candidate in the lead, prompting discussion about Neto's chances of forcing a runoff or closing the gap before election day.