Lula da Silva wins Brazil's presidential run-off for a record fourth term; PM Modi congratulates him
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva won Brazil's presidential run-off held on 25 October 2026, defeating Flávio Bolsonaro by nearly 4.4 million votes to become the first Brazilian elected president four times; PM Modi congratulated him on 26 October.
Summary
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva was re-elected President of Brazil in the run-off held on 25 October 2026, defeating right-wing challenger Flávio Bolsonaro with 51.79% of the votes, a margin of nearly 4.4 million votes. Lula becomes the first Brazilian elected president four times and the first since the 1985 return to civilian rule to win after losing the first round, which Bolsonaro had led on 4 October. His new term begins on 5 January and lasts until 2030. On 26 October 2026, PM Narendra Modi congratulated Lula and said he looked forward to deepening the India-Brazil Strategic Partnership and advancing the shared priorities of the Global South.
Key facts
- Country
- Brazil
- Winner
- Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva
- Run-off date
- 25 October 2026
- Defeated
- Flávio Bolsonaro
- Vote share
- 51.79%
- Margin
- Nearly 4.4 million votes
- Record
- First Brazilian elected president four times
- Term
- Begins 5 January; lasts until 2030
- India's reaction
- PM Modi congratulated him on 26 October 2026
- Relationship
- India-Brazil Strategic Partnership
Practice MCQs 3 questions
In October 2026, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva defeated whom in Brazil's presidential run-off?
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Correct answer: D — Flávio Bolsonaro
With his October 2026 victory, Lula became the first Brazilian to be elected President how many times?
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Correct answer: A — Four
Consider the following statements about Brazil's 2026 presidential election: 1. Lula da Silva led the first round held on 4 October 2026. 2. Lula da Silva's new term will last until 2030. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only