Brazil presidential election goes to run-off: Flávio Bolsonaro edges Lula in first round
In Brazil’s presidential election first round on 4 October 2026, Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) got 47.03% and President Lula da Silva (PT) 45.16%, so the two will face a run-off on 25 October 2026.
Summary
Brazil held the first round of its presidential election on 4 October 2026, with no candidate winning the majority needed for outright victory. Right-wing candidate Flávio Bolsonaro of the Liberal Party (PL), son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, received 47.03% of the votes. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of the Workers’ Party (PT), who is seeking a fourth term, received 45.16%. The two will meet in a run-off on 25 October 2026.
Key facts
- Country
- Brazil
- First round
- 4 October 2026
- Flávio Bolsonaro (PL)
- 47.03%
- Lula da Silva (PT)
- 45.16%
- Run-off
- 25 October 2026
- Note
- Flávio is son of ex-President Jair Bolsonaro; Lula seeks a fourth term
Practice MCQs 2 questions
After the first round of Brazil’s presidential election on 4 October 2026, on which date is the run-off between Flávio Bolsonaro and Lula da Silva scheduled?
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Correct answer: D — 25 October 2026
Flávio Bolsonaro, who led the first round of Brazil’s 2026 presidential election, belongs to which party?
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Correct answer: B — Liberal Party (PL)