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

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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.

Run-off between incumbent and son of previous president to be held Oct. 25

The Associated Press

· Posted: Oct 04, 2026 8:26 PM EDT | Last Updated: 4 minutes ago

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The country's electoral court in Brasília said neither the 80-year-old incumbent, seeking his fourth non-consecutive term, nor the 45-year-old son of former president Jair Bolsonaro will reach 50 per cent or more of the total vote needed for a first-round win.

The run-off election will be held on Oct. 25. The next presidential term begins on Jan. 5, 2027.

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