# 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.
- Title: Brazil election runoff between Bolsonaro and Lula · Dw
- Summary: 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…
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## 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'.
## Key takeaway

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.