Flavio Bolsonaro wins Brazil’s first-round presidential vote

Lula and Bolsonaro head to Brazil’s presidential runoff

Bolsonaro led the first-round count as his Liberal Party secured at least 18 Senate seats and won five governorships.

Courthouse News•Marília Marasciulo

Brazil presidential election heads to runoff after no majority vote

Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro, an ally of President Trump and the son of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, and Brazil's veteran President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will face off in a runoff on Oct. 25.

CBS News

Bolsonaro and Lula to compete in Brazilian presidential run-off after tight vote

Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro will face President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in the 25 October presidential run-off, the country's electoral authority said on Sunday.

Sky News

Bolsonaro and Lula head to runoff: 5 takeaways from Brazil’s election

Senator Flávio Bolsonaro and President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva finished first and second in the opening round of Brazil’s presidential election. They'll meet in a runoff on Oct. 25.

The Washington Post•Marina Dias

Lula, Bolsonaro head to run-off after neither secure majority in Brazil election's 1st round

Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro, an ally of U.S. President Donald Trump, and Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Brazil's veteran president, will face off on Oct. 25 in a run-off for the top job of Latin America's powerhouse economy.

CBC News

Flávio Bolsonaro takes lead in first round of Brazil election

Son of jailed former far-right president is the unexpected favourite against Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva

Financial Times

Bolsonaro wins first round of Brazilian presidential election, as Trump-backed candidates continue red wave

Flavio Bolsonaro won the first round of Brazil's presidential election, and will now face off against incumbent Lula da Silva in a second round on October 25.

Fox News

Brazil’s presidential race to go to second round as Flávio Bolsonaro leads incumbent Lula

Far-right challenger and son of disgraced ex-president Jair Bolsonaro will now face leftwing president in runoff vote Brazil’s presidential race will go to a second round after the far-right candidate, Flávio Bolsonaro, beat the incumbent leftwing…

The Guardian•Tom Phillips and Tiago Rogero in Rio de Janeiro

Brazil presidential election heads to runoff as Bolsonaro leads Lula

Brazilians voted Sunday in a high-stakes presidential election pitting incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva against Senator Flávio Bolsonaro amid a regional shift to the right. Bolsonaro is the son of jailed former president Jair Bolsonaro.

France 24•FRANCE 24

Brazil Elections Head to Runoff Between Lula and Bolsonaro Son

Neither President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva nor his top challenger, Flávio Bolsonaro, won a majority of votes in the first round. But for now, Mr. Bolsonaro is leading the race.

The New York Times•Ana Ionova and Adam B. Ellick

Brazil's Bolsonaro takes early lead as results trickle in for high-stakes election

The field of 13 candidates has been led by two clear frontrunners — leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, 80, who is seeking a fourth term, and Flavio Bolsonaro, the 45-year-old son of former President Jair Bolsonaro

The Independent•Lisandra Paraguassu

Brazil votes, with Lula facing Bolsonaro's son

In Brazil, President Lula da Silva faces Flávio Bolsonaro, son of the jailed former president, in a tight race. If neither wins more than half the votes they'll face each other again on Oct. 25.

NPR•Tara Neill

Polls close in Brazil as Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro remain neck and neck

If no candidate gets more than 50% of the vote, the election will go to a run-off on 25 October.

BBC

Brazil election results live: Lula and Bolsonaro locked in a tight race

Leftist incumbent Lula is seeking a fourth term in office, facing off against right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro.

Al Jazeera

Brazil presidential election 2026: first-round live results

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is standing against Flávio Bolsonaro in the first round of the presidential race The incumbent, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, is up against Flávio Bolsonaro, the son of the former president Jair Bolsonaro, who is in prison for…

The Guardian•Seán Clarke and Tom Phillips

Brazil heads to the polls for high-stakes election between Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro

Brazilians began casting their votes on Sunday in a closely watch presidential election pitting incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva against right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, son of former president Jair Bolsonaro.

France 24•FRANCE24

Lula and Bolsonaro vote in Brazil’s polarised presidential election

President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro have voted in a tightly contested election.

Al Jazeera

Brazil: Lula and Bolsonaro tied in polls

Brazilians began casting their votes on Sunday in a closely watch presidential election pitting incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva against right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, son of former president Jair Bolsonaro.

France 24•FRANCE24

Lula de Silva: 80-year-old incumbent Brazilian president seeks 4th term

Brazilians began casting their votes on Sunday in a closely watch presidential election pitting incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva against right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, son of former president Jair Bolsonaro.

France 24•FRANCE24

Brazilians vote in pivotal presidential election dominated by Lula and Bolsonaro

Brasilia: Brazilians began voting on Sunday in a closely watched presidential election dominated by incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and his main challenger, Senator Flávio Bolsonaro.

Lula and Bolsonaro face off in Brazil presidential race

Twelve candidates are on the ballot, but the presidential race is centred on two rivals: President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Flavio Bolsonaro.

France 24•FRANCE24

Brazilians begin voting in tight election between Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro

Brazilians began casting their votes on Sunday in a contested presidential election pitting incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva against right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, son of former president Jair Bolsonaro.

France 24•FRANCE 24

Brazil votes in deeply polarised election pitting Lula against Bolsonaro

Close race expected as left-wing leader Lula seeks fourth nonconsecutive term against right-wing Flavio Bolsonaro.

Al Jazeera

Brazil elections live: Lula faces Bolsonaro in close presidential race

Voting to begin in Brazil as Lula seeks a historic fourth term, facing strong opposition from Flavio Bolsonaro.

Al Jazeera

Brazil: A portrait of Flavio Bolsonaro

Brazilians are voting for governors and lawmakers, but the biggest stakes are in the presidential race. Twelve candidates are on the ballot, but the contest is seen as a toss-up between President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Flavio Bolsonaro.

France 24•FRANCE24

Brazil Election: What to Know as Lula and Bolsonaro Face Off in 2026 Presidential Race

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, the leftist incumbent, and Flávio Bolsonaro, the right-wing challenger, face off in a race that could define the future of Latin America.

The New York Times•Ana Ionova

Brazil goes to polls in decisive election for future of Latin America

Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro face off in battle between leftwing incumbent and far-right son of jailed ex-president Brazilians go to the polls on Sunday in the first round of a highly polarised and high-stakes presidential election that could change not…

The Guardian•Tiago Rogero in Rio de Janeiro

Brazil polls open in a few hours

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and his main challenger Flavio Bolsonaro wrapped up their campaigns on Saturday in the powerhouse state of Sao Paulo, where a fifth of the nation's vote is based, seeking to rally supporters and convince…

France 24•FRANCE24

What to know about Brazil's election pitting Lula against Flávio Bolsonaro

Polls suggest the election will be a closely run contest between the left-wing incumbent and his right-wing rival.

BBC

Brazil's 2026 presidential election is kicking off with polls showing Lula and Bolsonaro nearly tied.

Flavio Bolsonaro, the son of former far-right populist President Jair Bolsonaro, is taking on incumbent left-wing President Lula da Silva. Polls show the first round of voting will likely lead to a runoff.

Deutsche Welle

Brazil’s Lula and Bolsonaro close campaigns ahead of critical election

Latest polls suggest Lula's lead over Bolsonaro is narrowing, with neither candidate likely to win outright on Sunday.

Al Jazeera

Brazil's Lula, Flavio Bolsonaro wrap up campaigns ahead of first-round vote

Lula and Bolsonaro make final push for votes ahead of Brazil's knife-edge election

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and his main challenger Flavio Bolsonaro wrapped up their campaigns on Saturday in the powerhouse state of Sao Paulo, where a fifth of the nation's vote is based, seeking to rally supporters and convince…

France 24•FRANCE 24

Lula and Bolsonaro in final push for votes ahead of Brazil's knife-edge election

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and his main challenger Flavio Bolsonaro made their final pitch to voters Saturday with rallies in the pivotal state of Sao Paulo ahead of a nail-biter election that has been marred by scandals and…

France 24•FRANCE24

Brazil's Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro wrap up campaigns on eve of tight vote

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro have a final chance on Saturday to sway voters at rallies in crucial São Paulo before a tight election marked by scandals and personal attacks.

Euronews

What to know about Brazil’s 2026 presidential election

Polls show tight race between incumbent Lula and right-wing rival Flavio Bolsonaro amid concerns over crime and economy.

Al Jazeera

Brazil’s neck-and-neck election offers test for growing pro-Trump Latin American bloc

Sunday’s poll pits the leftist incumbent Lula against the son of a former far-right president convicted of staging a coup ‘No one disrespects Our Lady’: fears for Brazil’s patron saint grip country ahead of election Shortly after his controversial…

The Guardian•Tiago Rogero in Rio de Janeiro

Brazil’s Lula and Bolsonaro draw thousands as campaigns near end

Brazilian President Lula da Silva held his final campaign rally in Rio de Janeiro on Friday

Al Jazeera

Brazil’s Lula gears up for ‘last dance’ with run for fourth presidential term

President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will stand for re-election in Brazil on Sunday. At 80, the former steelworker hopes to capitalise on his popularity and economic successes to win a fourth term in office but is neck-and-neck in the polls with…

France 24•Guido BURDMAN

Brazil: Who is presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro?

He was still relatively unknown in Brazil just a few months ago. The 45-year-old senator is now neck and neck with incumbent President Lula in the polls for the upcoming presidential election.

France 24•FRANCE24

Lula and Bolsonaro in dead heat as Brazil goes to polls

Brazilian presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro on Thursday bowed out of the final debate ahead of elections pitting him against leader Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who also declined to attend.

France 24•FRANCE24

Brazilians vote this weekend in tight presidential race

Brazil's election this weekend pits Lula against Bolsonaro — this time, Jair Bolsonaro's son, Flávio — in a closely fought presidential race.

NPR•Carrie Kahn

Lula, Bolsonaro trade scandal fire in final scramble for votes

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and his election rival Flavio Bolsonaro are leaving no controversy unturned in their last-ditch efforts to discredit each other and win over voters ahead of Sunday's nail-biter election.

France 24