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Brazil 2026 Presidential Election Voting Begins

Voting has begun in Brazil's 2026 presidential election, with incumbent left-wing President Lula da Silva facing right-wing challenger Flavio Bolsonaro, son of former President Jair Bolsonaro. Polls show the two candidates nearly tied, and the first round is expected to lead to a runoff.

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Polls show tight race between incumbent Lula and right-wing rival Flavio Bolsonaro amid concerns over crime and economy.

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Brazil 2026 presidential election runoff

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Brazil's 2026 presidential election is heading to a 25 October runoff between incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Senator Flávio Bolsonaro; Bolsonaro finished the first round with a narrow lead and is now viewed as the favorite to win the presidency.

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Brazil's 2026 presidential election is kicking off with polls showing Lula and Bolsonaro nearly tied.

Flavio Bolsonaro, the son of former far-right populist President Jair Bolsonaro, is taking on incumbent left-wing President Lula da Silva. Polls show the first round of voting will likely lead to a runoff.

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Voting in Brazil's 2026 presidential election has begun, with polls showing Lula and Bolsonaro nearly tied

Flavio Bolsonaro, the son of former far-right populist President Jair Bolsonaro, is taking on incumbent left-wing President Lula da Silva. Polls show the first round of voting will likely lead to a runoff.

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What to know about Brazil’s 2026 presidential election

Polls show tight race between incumbent Lula and right-wing rival Flavio Bolsonaro amid concerns over crime and economy.

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