With 99.99% of voting machines counted, Flávio Bolsonaro led with 47.03% of valid votes, versus Lula’s 45.16%. The first round was held on October 4, 2026, and the runoff is scheduled for October 25, 2026. Bolsonaro is a 45-year-old lawyer and sitting senator making his first presidential bid; Lula is the 80-year-old incumbent.
Flávio Bolsonaro and Lula advance to Brazil’s runoff
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