Brazil Presidential Runoff Election Outlook
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Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Flávio Bolsonaro
Brazil
October 25, 2026
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President Lula da Silva and Senator Flávio Bolsonaro are competing in the final days before the runoff. Polls indicate a statistical tie, with both candidates targeting undecided voters and those who abstained in the first round. The campaign is heavily focused on digital mobilization and social programs.
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