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Brazil’s presidential race goes to second round as Flávio Bolsonaro leads incumbent Lula

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Far-right challenger and son of disgraced ex-president Jair Bolsonaro put in a stronger than expected showing, with Lula calling the result ‘unexpected’

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Section: World news
By: Tom Phillips, Tiago Rogero
Published: Oct 5, 2026, 12:16 AM UTC
Updated: Oct 5, 2026, 5:16 PM UTC

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Can Flávio Bolsonaro maintain momentum or will President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva mount a comeback?

AS/COAPoll Tracker: Brazil’s 2026 Presidential Election

The US is closely watching Brazil’s presidential election as the race heads to a runoff. Allegations of interference have added to concerns over Washington’s interests in the election. #dwgeopolitics

FacebookABS-CBN News. . The US is closely watching Brazil’s presidential election as the race heads to a runoff. Allegations of interference have added to concerns over Washington’s interests in the election. #dwgeopolitics

Kleber Mendonça Filho, Wagner Moura, Rodrigo Teixeira, Brazilian Academy members share open letter expressing 'concern' over presidential elections.

VarietyKleber Mendonça Filho, Wagner Moura and More Brazilian Academy Members Release Open Letter Expressing ‘Concern’ Over Brazil’s Presidential Elections (EXCLUSIVE)

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Flávio Bolsonaro

Brazilian politician (born 1981)

Flávio Nantes Bolsonaro is a Brazilian lawyer and politician serving as a senator for Rio de Janeiro since 2019. A son of the 38th president of Brazil, Jair Bolsonaro, he is affiliated with the Liberal Party (PL). He previously served as a state deputy of Rio de Janeiro from 2003 to 2019.

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva

President of Brazil (2003–2011; since 2023)

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, known mononymously as Lula, is a Brazilian politician, trade unionist and former metalworker who has served as president of Brazil since 2023 and from 2003 to 2011. He is a member of the Workers' Party.

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Poll Tracker: Brazil’s 2026 Presidential ElectionAS/COA3 days ago
Brazil Election Live Results First Round 2026: Lula, Bolsonaro in Presidential RaceBloomberg.comUnited States31 hr. ago
ABS-CBN News. . The US is closely watching Brazil’s presidential election as the race heads to a runoff. Allegations of interference have added to concerns over Washington’s interests in the election. #dwgeopoliticsFacebook31 hr. ago
Kleber Mendonça Filho, Wagner Moura and More Brazilian Academy Members Release Open Letter Expressing ‘Concern’ Over Brazil’s Presidential Elections (EXCLUSIVE)Variety34 hr. ago
Bolsonaro gains edge over Lula ahead of Brazil Presidential RunoffBNamericas2 days ago
First Poll Since Brazil’s First Round Presidential Election Predicts Flavio 53 Pct, Lula 47 Pct In Upcoming RunoffBernama46 hr. ago
🇧🇷 Brazil has an election result. So why is it voting again? The answer lies in how Brazil’s presidential election works. 🎙️ Swastika Rajput explains why there was no clear winner, what happens next and what’s at stake on October 25. #BrazilElections #Lula #LinkedIn2 days ago
Brazilian ETF EWZ rises 14% after first election round — The Rio TimesUA.NEWS19 hr. ago
Flávio Bolsonaro leads Lula by four points in the first poll of the second roundDemócrataSpain3 days ago
Poll after first round in Brazil, Flavio Bolsonaro leads by 49% over LulaBalkanweb.com3 days ago
Flavio Bolsonaro leads Lula da Silva in polls ahead of Brazil's second roundСлободен печатNorth Macedonia2 days ago
Lula promises debates and digital boost in second roundbntonline.com.brBrazil48 hr. ago

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