RS gubernatorial candidate Brizola votes, downplays polls ahead of election

Juliana Brizola (PDT) cast her vote in Porto Alegre on election day, framing her campaign as proactive and focused on restoring Rio Grande do Sul's economic and social leadership. She addressed pre-election polls that showed her technically tied with Luciano Zucco (PL), signaling a competitive race. The outcome will determine the state's political direction amid a polarized national landscape.