Brazil Extends Voting by Two Hours After Briefly Starting Count
The ruling followed complaints that reduced bus service kept voters from polling stations, and officials said at least 75 buses were blocked in Salvador.
- On Sunday, October 25, 2026, Brazilians voted in a presidential runoff between incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and candidate Flavio Bolsonaro. The Superior Electoral Court extended voting hours until 7 p.m. to ensure access.
- The TSE's decision followed complaints from both campaigns. Lula’s team alleged that blocked bus services prevented access, while Bolsonaro’s supporters cited difficult weather conditions in certain regions.
- Lula claimed 40% of buses were prevented from operating. "Some crooked, criminal mayor" tried to stop people from voting, Lula said, while calling the effort "dirty tactics".
- Official results are expected between 8.30 p.m. and 9 p.m. Sunday, according to TSE President Kassio Nunes Marques. He noted that Brazil’s electronic voting system allows ballots to be tallied faster than manual counts.
- This runoff follows a historically narrow 2022 election where Lula defeated former President Jair Bolsonaro. Analysts suggest the 2026 result may remain equally tight as both candidates compete for the presidency.
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Brazil resumes vote count after last-minute extension of polling station hours
The decision set the stage for possible legal challenges no matter who wins.
Around 159 million Brazilians were called on to vote. First results of the presidential election are expected at night - a tight race is indicated.
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saarbruecker-zeitung.deAround 159 million Brazilians were called on to vote. First results of the presidential election are expected at night - a tight race is indicated.
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