Milei gains further momentum in Argentina’s presidential race

With two months to go before Argentina’s first round of presidential elections, Javier Milei, the primary winner from August 13, is gaining traction.

National polling averages show he has 35.85% of voter intentions, up from the 30.04% he secured in the primaries.

The data, released on August 21, 2023, was sourced by the Clarín newspaper.

These polls included insights from CB Consultora Opinión Pública, the University of Buenos Aires’ Psychology Faculty, DC Consultores, and an anonymous firm that presented its findings to the office of the Minister of Economy and election candidate, Sergio Massa.

The first election round is set for October 22, with the subsequent round scheduled for November 19. Primary-established candidates are:

• Javier Milei (La Libertad Avanza),
• Sergio Massa (Unión por la Patria),
• Patricia Bullrich (Juntos por el Cambio),
• Juan Schiaretti (Hacemos por Nuestro País), and
• Myriam Bregman (Frente de Izquierda y de Trabajadores).

Recent polls revealed the following vote percentages:

• Milei averages around 35.85%
• Massa hovers around 28.85%
• Bullrich trails behind at approximately 23.33%

Different methodologies were used for each survey, with some exclusively focusing on primary voters to gauge potential vote shifts, while others encompassed a broader range of potential voters.