Brazil’s presidential race to go to second round as Flávio Bolsonaro leads incumbent Lula
Summary
Brazil’s presidential election will have a second round because no candidate won a majority of votes. Flávio Bolsonaro, the far-right candidate and son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, led with 47.1%, while the current President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva got 45%. They will compete in a runoff on October 25.Key Facts
- Flávio Bolsonaro, 45, received 47.1% of votes; Lula, 80, got 45%.
- Bolsonaro is the favorite for the runoff, expected to gain votes from other right-wing candidates.
- Several members of the Bolsonaro family won seats in congress and local government.
- Of 54 senators elected, 34 are from the right or far right.
- Lula is aiming for a historic fourth term as president.
- Bolsonaro’s father, Jair Bolsonaro, is serving a 27-year prison sentence for plotting a failed coup.
- The election included voting for state governors, parliamentarians, lower house members, and senators.
- Lula and his allies view the election as a critical fight for Brazilian democracy against the far right.
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