Brazil's 2026 presidential election is on the brink of a decisive vote, with incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro in a tight race. The race is particularly significant as it marks the first time Lula is running for a fourth term, making this an unprecedented opportunity for the former president to secure a fourth consecutive victory. The election is set to begin at 8am local time (11:00 GMT) and close at 5pm local time (20:00 GMT), with the outcome expected to have far-reachin…
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Brazil's 2026 presidential election is on the brink of a decisive vote, with incumbent Pr…: Brazil's 2026 presidential election is on the brink of a decisive vote, with incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro in a tight race.
The race is particularly significant as it marks the first time Lula is running for a fou…: The race is particularly significant as it marks the first time Lula is running for a fourth term, making this an unprecedented opportunity for the former president to secure a fourth consecutive victory.
The election is set to begin at 8am local time (11:00 GMT) and close at 5pm local time (2…: The election is set to begin at 8am local time (11:00 GMT) and close at 5pm local time (20:00 GMT), with the outcome expected to have far-reaching implications for Brazil's political landscape and its relationship with the international com
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Brazil 2026 election live: Lula and Bolsonaro in tight race
Polls show another tight race between Lula and Bolsonaro leading into today’s election.
Published On 25 Oct 2026
- Incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is seeking an unprecedented fourth term in office, facing off against Senator Flavio Bolsonaro in a tightly contested presidential race, after a close first-round election on October 4.
- Voting across Brazil begins at 8am (11:00 GMT) and will close at 5pm local time (20:00 GMT), with nearly 160 million citizens eligible to vote for president.
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