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Bolsonaro Wins First Round
Flávio Bolsonaro edges Lula in Brazil's presidential race, declaring the end of PT era.
In brief
Flávio Bolsonaro edges Lula in Brazil's presidential race, declaring the end of PT era. Flávio Bolsonaro wins Brazil's first-round presidential election with 47.08% of votes, setting up October 25 runoff against Lula. Originally reported by MercoPress.
First-round victory
Flávio Bolsonaro wins Brazil's presidential first round with 47.08% of valid votes.
“The end of the PT era is decreed”
Runoff date set
Bolsonaro and Lula will face each other in October 25 runoff.
Voter count
Bolsonaro thanked almost 56 million voters after winning first round.
Polling discrepancy
Bolsonaro claims polling institutes underestimated his vote share by 1.98 percentage points.
Policy pledges
Bolsonaro pledges to cut ministries and end presidential re-election, requiring constitutional amendment.
Lula's challenge
Lula questions Bolsonaro's record on violence against women and business closures.
What it means
Flávio Bolsonaro wins Brazil's first-round presidential election with 47.08% of votes, setting up October 25 runoff against Lula.
