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Brazil's presidential election heads to runoff between Bolsonara and Lula

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Brazil's presidential election concluded with a decisive runoff on October 25, 2026, between incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and former Vice President Flávio Bolsonaro. Neither candidate secured a majority in the initial vote, triggering a second round where the winner was determined by the plurality of votes. This outcome occurred in Brazil, a country where the president holds the highest executive authority and serves a six-year term. The election took place in the final months of 2026, following a national vote held on Sunday.

Key points

• A runoff election was held on October 25, 2026, between incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and former Vice President Flávio Bolsonaro.
• The initial vote on Sunday resulted in no candidate achieving a majority, necessitating a second round to determine the winner.

Context and limitations

This briefing covers the October 25, 2026, runoff election in Brazil. It does not include data from the initial Sunday vote, nor does it cover the subsequent legislative or constitutional processes following the election.

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