Brazil election 2026: Live second round results
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The runoff will decide whether incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva secures another term, shaping Brazil's domestic and foreign policies.
After a shock defeat in the first round, the incumbent Brazilian president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, is seeking a new term in a runoff with Flávio Bolsonaro, the son of his convicted predecessor Polls were originally due to close at 17.00BRT, 20.00GMT, but voting has been extended for two hours; some districts had already counted. Full coverage here Continue reading...
Brazil's presidential elections use a two‑round system; if no candidate wins an outright majority in the first round, the top two face off in a runoff to determine the winner.
- •Final vote tallies after the extended polling period
- •Reactions from political parties and international observers
- •Potential legal challenges or recounts if the margin is narrow