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Brazil election runoff between Bolsonaro and Lula
Brazil's presidential runoff election between Flavio Bolsonaro and Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is set for October 25 after both candidates narrowly advanced in the first round.
In brief
Brazil's presidential runoff election between Flavio Bolsonaro and Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is set for October 25 after both candidates narrowly advanced in the first round. Brazil's electoral court announced a runoff election between Flavio Bolsonaro and Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva after both candidates received over…
First round results
With more than 99% of ballots processed, Flavio Bolsonaro received 47.2% of the vote while Lula received 45%.
Runoff election set
The country's electoral court announced a runoff election between Bolsonaro and Lula for October 25 after neither candidate received enough votes to win outright.
Bolsonaro's campaign
Flavio Bolsonaro, 45, campaigned on hardline security policies and tax cuts, emphasizing high cost of living under Lula.
Lula's campaign
Lula, 80, campaigned on continuing his left-leaning Workers' Party platform with welfare programs and income redistribution.
Bolsonaro's family influence
Bolsonaro's right-wing camp won the most Senate seats, with former first lady Michelle Bolsonaro and son Carlos Bolsonaro both winning Senate seats.
Bolsonaro's father's situation
The elder Bolsonaro is serving a 27-year prison sentence for attempting a coup in 2022 after losing to Lula.
US political ties
Trump has watched the election closely but has not endorsed Bolsonaro, calling the elder Bolsonaro's trial a 'witch hunt'.
What to remember
Brazil's electoral court announced a runoff election between Flavio Bolsonaro and Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva after both candidates received over 45% of the vote in the first round.
