🇧🇷 Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva
Flávio Bolsonaro edges Lula in the first round; both head to an October 25 runoff
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Flávio Bolsonaro narrowly led Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in the first round of Brazil's presidential election.
What happened
Flávio Bolsonaro won around 47% of valid votes, while Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva took about 45% of valid votes in the first round. As neither reached half of the valid votes, they will face each other in a runoff. The Superior Electoral Court's count was the source of these results.
Why it matters
The outcome of the runoff on October 25 will determine the next president of Brazil. The election's outcome could have significant implications for the country's policies and direction. The runoff will give voters a second chance to decide between the two candidates.
Key facts
- Flávio Bolsonaro won around 47% of valid votes
- Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva took about 45% of valid votes
- The two will face each other in a runoff on October 25
- The Superior Electoral Court's count was the source of these results
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