🇧🇷 Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva
Bolsonaros Son Tops Lula in Brazils First Round, Upending the Polls
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Senator Flávio Bolsonaro narrowly led President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in Brazil's first round of presidential elections.
What happened
With nearly all votes counted, Flávio Bolsonaro led Lula by about 2 percentage points, 47% to 45%, in a result that overturned every major poll. The two candidates will proceed to a runoff election on October 25. Flávio Bolsonaro carried 15 states, while Lula won 12.
Why it matters
The outcome is significant because it sends the two candidates to a runoff election, where the momentum may shift. The result also sets up a potential rematch of the 2022 election, with the same two candidates facing off.
Key facts
- Flávio Bolsonaro led Lula 47% to 45% with nearly all votes counted
- Flávio Bolsonaro carried 15 states to Lula's 12
- Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro will proceed to a runoff election on October 25.
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