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Brazil’s 2026 election runoff: Incumbent president seeks another term

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is seeking another term in a runoff against Flávio Bolsonaro after an unexpected first-round defeat. Bolsonaro is the son of Lula’s convicted predecessor. Polling ends at 17:00 BRT (20:00 GMT), with the first results expected within an hour of polls closing.

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Brazil’s 2026 election runoff: Incumbent president seeks another term
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What to know

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    Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s runoff opponent, Flávio Bolsonaro, is the son of his convicted predecessor.

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    Polls close at 17:00 BRT (20:00 GMT), with initial results expected within the following hour.

Why it matters

The runoff concerns whether Brazil’s incumbent president will secure another term.

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