Flávio Led 15 States, Lula 12 in Brazil’s First Round
Flávio Bolsonaro led in 15 states and Lula in 12. Nationally it is 47.0% to 45.1% at 99.9% counted. See...
October 4, 2026Topic
Flavio Bolsonaro
Brazil Abstention 21.08%, First-Round High Since 1998
Abstention hit 21.08% in Brazil's first round, 33.4 million voters, over 14 times the Lula and Flávio gap. What it...
October 4, 2026
Flávio and Lula Head to Brazil Runoff, 99.9% Counted
Flávio Bolsonaro has 47.04% and Lula 45.15% with 99.96% of polling stations counted. Neither can reach 50%, so Brazil votes...
October 4, 2026
Flávio Takes Japan, Lula Berlin in Brazil Vote Abroad
Brazil overseas vote: Flávio Bolsonaro won Japan and Lula led Berlin and Porto, while Revista Fórum’s 2022 comparisons show Lula...
October 4, 2026
Lula Campaign Asks Court to Probe US Consular Pause
Brazil's Lula campaign asked the TSE on 2 October 2026 to include the US suspension of consular services in an...
October 4, 2026
Lula Warns of a “Gang Leader” on Eve of Brazil’s Vote
Brazil's Lula said on 3 October 2026 he faces a gang leader in Sunday's election, without naming Flávio Bolsonaro, in...
October 4, 2026
Brazil’s Flávio Bolsonaro Vows Single Term If Elected
Brazilian senator Flávio Bolsonaro said on 3 October 2026 he would not seek re-election if he wins the presidency, pledging...
October 4, 2026
Who Holds Power in Brazil? Lula, Congress and the Runoff
Who holds power in Brazil: the president, a fragmented Congress, the courts and governors, as Flávio Bolsonaro and Lula head...
October 4, 2026
Brazil’s Final Polls Show Lula 45%, Flávio 42%
Final Datafolha and Quaest polls before Brazil votes: Lula leads 45% to 42% and 46% to 45% of valid votes....
October 4, 2026