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Flávio Bolsonaro leads first round of Brazil's presidential election
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Flávio Bolsonaro, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva
Brazil
October 4, 2026
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Senator Flávio Bolsonaro secured 47.08% of the vote in the first round.
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva received 45.10%.
A runoff election is scheduled for October 25.
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Flávio Bolsonaro leads first round of Brazil's presidential election
Flávio Bolsonaro won the first round of the presidential election with 47% of the vote. A run-off against Lula da Silva is scheduled for October 25. The election is polarized around themes of sovereignty, crime, and economic policy.