https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/what-to-know-about-brazil-s-2026-presidential-electionContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/what-to-know-about-brazil-s-2026-presidential-electionhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/what-to-know-about-brazil-s-2026-presidential-election#u103730Mon, 05 Oct 2026 19:36:17 +0000Incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Senator Flávio Bolsonaro will face a runoff election on October 25 after neither candidate secured a majority in the first round held Sunday, October 4. Flávio Bolsonaro, son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, exceeded polling expectations as the right wing gained ground. Approximately 159 million Brazilians were eligible to vote in the contest. The race remains tight, with voters focused on the economy and crime. The result is expected to influence Brazil's international relations and the strength of its democratic institutions.Why it ma