Brazil election headed to runoff, projection shows, as Bolsonaro lead narrows — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/brazil-election-headed-to-runoff-projection-shows-as-bolsonaro-lead-narrowsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Brazil election headed to runoff, projection showshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/brazil-election-headed-to-runoff-projection-shows-as-bolsonaro-lead-narrowshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/brazil-election-headed-to-runoff-projection-shows-as-bolsonaro-lead-narrows#u107799Tue, 06 Oct 2026 23:27:21 +0000Brazil's presidential election is headed to a runoff between Senator Flavio Bolsonaro and President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, after the first round on Sunday. Lula da Silva took around 47% of valid votes, beating forecasts in most private surveys. The runoff election will take place later this month.Why it mattersThe Brazilian presidential election is a high-stakes, polarized contest that has been dominated by corruption scandals, economic anxiety, and accusations of US meddling. The election outcome will have significant implications for Brazil's economic and social policies. Lula