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Flávio Bolsonaro Edges Lula in First Round
Flávio Bolsonaro wins 47% of votes in Brazil's presidential election first round, setting October 25 runoff with Lula.
In brief
Flávio Bolsonaro wins 47% of votes in Brazil's presidential election first round, setting October 25 runoff with Lula. Flávio Bolsonaro secured 47% of valid votes in Brazil's presidential election first round, advancing to a runoff against Lula on October 25. Originally reported by MercoPress.
First Round Results
Senator Flávio Bolsonaro won 47% of valid votes in Brazil's presidential election first round, ahead of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva with 45%.
Runoff Date Set
The two candidates will face each other in a runoff election on October 25 after neither passed half of the valid votes.
Bolsonaro's Statement
Bolsonaro said, 'Brazil wants change,' thanking 56 million voters, more than his father won in the first round in 2022.
“Brazil wants change”
Lula's Response
Lula acknowledged the unexpected result, stating, 'The result is often unexpected. I confess I was convinced I was going to win the election in the first round.'
“The result is often unexpected. I confess I was convinced I was going to win the election in the first round.”
Other Candidates
Ronaldo Caiado, Renan Santos, Augusto Cury, and Romeu Zema won around 8% of valid votes between them in the first round.
Runoff Implications
If Bolsonaro wins on October 25, he would add Brazil to a series of right-wing victories in the region including those of José Antonio Kast in Chile, Abelardo de la Espriella in Colombia, and Keiko Fujimori in Peru.
The essence
Flávio Bolsonaro secured 47% of valid votes in Brazil's presidential election first round, advancing to a runoff against Lula on October 25.
