Brazil election heads to Lula-Bolsonaro runoff as right gains ground

Lula and Bolsonaro advance to a presidential runoff in Brazil, setting up a more polarized contest closely watched by Washington.

The Chestnut Post Staff · October 4, 2026 at 8:30 PM EDT

Brazil's presidential election is moving to a runoff between Lula and Bolsonaro, with the right gaining ground after the first round.

The opening round did not fully energize voters. The two-candidate race now sets up a more polarized contest that Washington is following closely.

Originally reported by NPR. Read the full story at NPR

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Flávio Bolsonaro had 47.3% to Lula’s 44.8% with more than 98% counted, setting up a runoff in Brazil’s presidential election on 25 October.

Via The Guardian · October 4, 2026 at 8:45 PM EDT

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Via NPR · October 4, 2026 at 7:00 PM EDT

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