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 raceThe incumbent, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, is up against Flávio Bolsonaro, the son of the forme
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04.10.2026
A Profile of Brazil's Potential President
France 24's Gavin Lee speaks to Brazil analyst Henrique Tavares Furtado about how Flavio Bolsonaro is pledging to reshape the country, and asks: who is the man behind the political persona?
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france24.com
04.10.2026
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
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france24.com
04.10.2026
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.
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aljazeera.com
04.10.2026
Polling stations open in Brazil for some 160 million voters
Brazilians are voting across the country, with polls open from 8:00 to 17:00 Brasília time. As voting is digital, first results should appear within three hours of closing.
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euronews.com
04.10.2026
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
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france24.com
04.10.2026
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
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france24.com
04.10.2026
The Latest: Brazilians vote in presidential election dominated by Lula and Bolsonaro
Brazilians are voting in a pivotal presidential election featuring incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro
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abcnews.com
04.10.2026
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. Lula is seeking a fourth and final term, warning that
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france24.com
04.10.2026
Voting in Brazil's 2026 presidential election has begun, 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 ru
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dw.com
04.10.2026
Brazilians begin voting in tight election between Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro
Brazilians began casting their votes on Sunday in a hotly contested presidential election pitting incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva against right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, son of form
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france24.com
04.10.2026
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.
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aljazeera.com
04.10.2026
Will Brazil’s Lula halt the right-wing wave sweeping Latin America?
Lula has remained a symbol for much of the global left amid the rise of the far right in Latin America.
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aljazeera.com
04.10.2026
Latin America’s conservative shift faces its biggest test yet in Brazil election
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva barely leads Flavio Bolsonaro in Brazil election polls as analysts say the vote could reshape conservatism in the Americas.
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foxnews.com
04.10.2026
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.
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aljazeera.com
04.10.2026
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
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france24.com
04.10.2026
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-presidentBrazilians go to the polls on Sunday in the first round of a highly polarised and high-s
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theguardian.com
04.10.2026
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
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france24.com
04.10.2026
Brazil presidential vote pits Trump ally against Lula, who is seeking 4th nonconsecutive term
Brazilians are heading to the polls for a high-stakes presidential election
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abcnews.com
04.10.2026
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.
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bbc.co.uk
04.10.2026