🇧🇷 Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva
Bolsonaro Beats Poll Projections as Brazil Heads to Lula Runoff
What happened
The two candidates, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro, together took more than 92 per cent of the vote, exceeding the 50 per cent needed for a first-round win. Neither candidate secured the required majority, setting the stage for a runoff election on October 25. Bolsonaro exceeded poll projections and won key states, including São Paulo and Minas Gerais.
Why it matters
The runoff election will hinge on voters from eliminated candidates and those who stayed home, with Bolsonaro entering the second round with momentum and potential support from international leaders. A Bolsonaro win could strengthen Washington's hand in counterbalancing China's influence in the region.
Key facts
- Lula da Silva won 43.21 per cent of the vote in Minas Gerais, down from 48.3 per cent in 2022.
- Flávio Bolsonaro gained nearly four points more than his father did in the 2022 first round, running on crime and the economy.
- Bolsonaro's party and allies won numerous Senate seats and key governorships.
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