From The Conversation · Rafael R. Ioris · · 1m 20s
Brazilians Vote in U.S. on Oct 4 Election
Over 119 million Brazilians voted in national elections on Oct 4, 2026, including 21,000 Florida residents.
In brief
Over 119 million Brazilians voted in national elections on Oct 4, 2026, including 21,000 Florida residents. Brazil's first-round election saw Flávio Bolsonaro lead with 45,004 votes over Lula's 23,335 in the U.S., triggering a runoff. Originally reported by The Conversation.
First Vote in Florida
Nearly 9,000 Brazilian citizens voted at the polling place in Kissimmee, Fla., outside Orlando on Oct. 4, 2026.
National Election Results
More than 119 million Brazilians voted on Oct. 4, 2026, to select the country’s next president and governors of all 27 states.
Mandatory Voting
Voting is mandatory for all citizens between 18 and 70 in Brazil, including nearly 1 million living abroad.
U.S. Voting Locations
Two polling places were set up in Florida: one in Orlando with 26,000 voters and one in Miami with 40,000 registered voters.
Runoff Election Needed
Neither Lula nor Bolsonaro got over 50% of votes, so Brazilians will vote again on Oct. 25 for a runoff.
U.S. Vote Split
In the U.S., 45,004 Brazilians voted for Bolsonaro and 23,335 for Lula, showing strong polarization.
Next Steps
Bolsonaro leads in the first round, signaling the extreme right has the upper hand in Brazil’s political landscape.
The essence
Brazil's first-round election saw Flávio Bolsonaro lead with 45,004 votes over Lula's 23,335 in the U.S., triggering a runoff.
