Brazil runoff pits Lula against Flavio Bolsonaro

Briefing by News4U · First published 2026-10-25 09:55:54 UTC

Nearly 160 million voters decide Sunday between incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro in a tight presidential runoff.

Brazil holds a presidential runoff on October 25 between incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, 80, seeking a fourth term, and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, 45. Nearly 160 million citizens are eligible to vote from 8am to 5pm local time. [1] [2] [3]

The first round on October 4 saw Flavio Bolsonaro lead Lula by more than 2.2 million votes, with over 33 million abstentions. Recent polls show Lula closing the gap. [3]

Sources

1. Brazil 2026 election live: Lula and Bolsonaro in tight race

   Al Jazeera · 2026-10-25 09:00:00 UTC · Full text

2. What to Know About Brazil’s Election as Bolsonaro Faces Off With Lula

   NY Times · 2026-10-25 09:01:45 UTC · Summary only

3. Brazil votes in tight runoff between leftist Lula and right-wing Flavio Bolsonaro

   DW English · 2026-10-25 09:34:00 UTC · Full text

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