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A supporter of opposition presidential candidate Sen. Flavio Bolsonaro poses for a picture as she waits for election results in Rio de Janeiro, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026

October 5, 2026/BY Theo Grant

Brazil Heads to Runoff Presidential Vote After Bolsonaro and Lula Fall Short of Outright Majority

Flávio Bolsonaro, a Brazilian senator, presidential hopeful and son of embattled former leader Jair, says he is "very happy" to have led in the first round and to be heading into the runoff, with incumbent Lula expressing disappointment over "unexpected" results.

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Voters queue at a polling station during the general election in Brasília, Brasília, on Sunday, 4 October 2026.

October 4, 2026/BY Theo Grant

Polling stations open in Brazil for some 160 million voters

Brazilians are voting across the country, with polls open from 8:00 to 17:00 Brasília time. As voting is digital, first results should appear within three hours of closing.

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Lula da Silva

Brazil Heads to Runoff Presidential Vote After Bolsonaro and Lula Fall Short of Outright Majority

Polling stations open in Brazil for some 160 million voters

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