# Brazilian senator wins backing from two eliminated presidential candidates

https://mins.news/en/item/87266

- TASS, 2026-10-06 01:54 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2197893

> Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, who led the first round of the presidential election, has secured support from at least two eliminated right-wing contenders, CNN Brasil reported. Former Goias Governor Ronaldo Caiado endorsed him after winning 2.18% of the vote, while supporters of former Minas Gerais Governor Romeu Zema are also expected to back him. The runoff is set for October 25.

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