Brazilians Vote for Next President as Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro Hope for First Round Victory
Late polls show Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro nearly tied, with a runoff likely if neither wins a majority.
- On Sunday, October 4, 2026, Brazilians voted in a presidential election pitting incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva against Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, who is campaigning partly on a promise to free his jailed father, Jair Bolsonaro.
- Polls suggest no candidate will clear the 50 percent threshold, likely forcing a runoff on October 25. While Lula leads the first round, surveys indicate his advantage against Bolsonaro evaporates in a second-round matchup.
- Crime defines the campaign, with Bolsonaro proposing a security model involving United States cooperation. Lula emphasizes sovereignty, warning against "meddling" from Washington while highlighting his social programs that aid millions.
- Flávio Bolsonaro has echoed his father's unproven claims regarding the reliability of electronic voting machines. Analysts worry this rhetoric lays groundwork for contesting a loss, mirroring the events of January 8, 2023.
- A Lula victory would extend Brazil's BRICS-anchored foreign policy, while a Bolsonaro win would realign Brasília toward the Trump administration. The outcome tests whether electoral institutions hold under a government that disputes their legitimacy.
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Incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and the former president's son Flávio Bolsonaro were almost tied in opinion polls.
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Brazilians vote for next president as Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro hope for first round victory
Brazilians are heading to the polls for a high-stakes presidential election. Incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and top rival Flávio Bolsonaro are battling for outright victory. A runoff will be held on Oct. 25 if neither candidate gets 50%…
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More than 158 million Brazilians are allowed to go to the polls this Sunday. More information: Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro arrive tied to the polls after a campaign impregnated by corruption in Brazil
The polls formally opened this Sunday at 8:00 in Brazil to start an election day in which almost 160 million voters are allowed to cast their vote.
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