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Bolsonaro Leads Lula in Brazil Election
Bolsonaro edges Lula in Brazil's presidential race, setting up runoff clash.
In brief
Bolsonaro edges Lula in Brazil's presidential race, setting up runoff clash. Flavio Bolsonaro leads Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in Brazil's presidential election with 47% to Lula's 45%, facing runoff on Oct 25. Originally reported by The Japan Times.
Bolsonaro surges ahead
Flavio Bolsonaro surged to a surprise lead over Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in Brazil's first round of presidential voting.
Bolsonaro leads with 47%
Bolsonaro took about 47% of the vote to Lula's roughly 45% with counting nearly complete.
Runoff date set
They will face off on October twenty-fifth in Brazil's presidential runoff.
Lula's final race
Lula, running what is likely his last race, faces closing the gap with Bolsonaro.
Support expected to shift
Most support for eliminated candidates is expected to fall behind Bolsonaro.
The key point
Flavio Bolsonaro leads Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in Brazil's presidential election with 47% to Lula's 45%, facing runoff on Oct 25.
