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Voting under way across Brazil in tight presidential run-off between Lula and Bolsonaro

Brazil’s 158 million voters decide between leftist President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and right-wing challenger Senator Flavio Bolsonaro – the son of former president and Trump ally Jair Bolsonaro – following a highly charged run-off campaign period, with the candidates in a dead heat in polls. Follow our liveblog for the latest developments.

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Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro square off in closely watched election.

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Brazil 2026 presidential election runoff

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Voting is under way in Brazil's 25 October presidential runoff between incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, with the outcome not yet determined.

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Voting has begun in Brazil’s 25 October presidential runoff between Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro, shifting the election from scheduled to under way.

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Earlier in this event Brazil's Lula, Flavio Bolsonaro tied ahead of runoff vote Earlier coverage Brazil's Lula, Bolsonaro clash in bitter debate ahead of election runoff Earlier coverage Right-wing Flávio Bolsonaro wins first round of Brazil election Earlier coverage Bolsonaro clan wins big in multiple Brazil polls Earlier coverage Voting in Brazil's 2026 presidential election has begun, with polls showing Lula and Bolsonaro nearly tied Earlier coverage Brazil’s Lula and Bolsonaro close campaigns ahead of critical election Earlier coverage

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Voting under way across Brazil in tight presidential run-off between Lula and Bolsonaro

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Brazil 2026 election live: Lula and Bolsonaro in tight race

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro square off in closely watched election.

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