Brazil runoff: Lula seeks comeback against Flávio Bolsonaro

Briefing by News4U · First published 2026-10-25 20:40:56 UTC

Brazilians vote in a presidential runoff between incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro after no candidate won a first-round majority.

Brazilians vote Sunday in a presidential runoff between incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro after neither candidate secured a first-round majority on 4 October. [1] [2] [3]

Lula seeks a historic comeback after losing the first round in key states; Bolsonaro leads after winning 48.43% to Lula’s 43.33% in Minas Gerais. [2]

Polls close at 17:00 BRT; the top court extended voting by two hours. Jair Bolsonaro, serving a 27-year sentence for coup plotting, endorsed his son. [2] [3]

Sources

1. What’s at Stake in Brazil’s Elections?

   NY Times · 2026-10-25 18:49:38 UTC · Summary only

2. Brazil election 2026: Live second round results

   The Guardian · 2026-10-25 19:37:49 UTC · Full text

3. Brazil election results 2026 live: Top court extends voting for two hours

   Al Jazeera · 2026-10-25 20:00:04 UTC · Summary only

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