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Brazil election 2026: Full second round results as Lula wins comeback against Flávio Bolsonaro

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Briefings

Brazil's incumbent president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva won the second round of the 2026 presidential election against Flávio Bolsonaro. Lula secured victory through a pure popular vote, requiring only one more vote than the 50% threshold. The election follows a shock first-round defeat for Bolsonaro, with no role for the parliament or electoral college in determining the winner.

Key points

• Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva defeated Flávio Bolsonaro in the second round of the 2026 Brazilian presidential election.
• Lula won the election based solely on the popular vote, requiring only one more vote than the 50% threshold.

Context

Brazil's 2026 presidential election concluded with Lula winning the runoff after a shock first-round loss for Bolsonaro. The election is decided purely by the popular vote, with no role for the parliament or electoral college in determining the winner.

Limitations

Evidence covers only the second round results and the final popular vote count. Specific vote totals for each candidate are not provided, and the exact date of the second round is not specified.

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