Brazil election 2026: Lula, Flavio Bolsonaro head to runoff as neither wins first round majority
- Posted on October 5, 2026
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Brazil election 2026: Lula, Flavio Bolsonaro head to runoff as neither wins first round majority
Brazil's presidential election is heading to a runoff on October 25 after no candidate won in the first round. Flavio Bolsonaro is currently leading with 47.45 percent of the votes, while Lula secured 44.66 percent. Around 160 million registered voters participated in the election, which also included other political contests. Concerns over crime, insecurity, and the economy dominated the election campaign leading to this runoff.
