A new Datafolha survey indicates an uptick in the approval ratings for Tarcísio de Freitas, the Governor of São Paulo, with 45% of respondents now considering his administration as excellent or good. This represents an increase from the previous year's survey in April, where 41% shared this positive view. The data highlights a shift in public perception, with a decreasing percentage considering his performance as poor or very poor, dropping from 22% to 20%.

The survey was conducted from March 3 to 5, with a total of 1,608 interviews across 71 municipalities in São Paulo, targeting citizens aged 16 and above. The margin of error for this sample is +/- 2 percentage points, and the study was registered with the TSE under numbers BR-06798/2026 and SP-04136/2026. The results reflect a growing confidence in Tarcísio's leadership, especially when compared to previous governors over the past 12 years, indicating that his approval ratings are on par or higher than those of his predecessors during similar periods in office.

With Tarcísio's administration receiving greater public approval, this may have implications for his political future and could influence upcoming elections. It also emphasizes how shifts in public sentiment can occur in response to various factors, such as economic performance, public services, and political strategies. The rising approval ratings could provide Tarcísio with increased leverage to pursue his policy agenda moving forward in his term as governor.