PoliticsBrazil presidential election 2026: first-round live results

Incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva faces far-right candidate Flávio Bolsonaro in Brazil’s first-round presidential election. A candidate needs more than 50% of valid votes to avoid a runoff three weeks later. Polls point to the two as the leading contenders, with Minas Gerais seen as a crucial bellwether state.

Brazil presidential electionLulaFlávio BolsonaroMinas Gerais

TThe Guardian★★★★☆2026-10-04 19:01Original