Polls close in Brazil as Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro remain neck and neck

Brazil votes, with Lula facing Bolsonaro's son

In Brazil, President Lula da Silva faces Flávio Bolsonaro, son of the jailed former president, in a tight race. If neither wins more than half the votes they'll face each other again on Oct. 25.

Oct 4, 2026

Brazil elections live: Lula faces Bolsonaro in close presidential race

Voting to begin in Brazil as Lula seeks a historic fourth term, facing strong opposition from Flavio Bolsonaro.

Oct 4, 2026

Brazil’s Lula and Bolsonaro close campaigns ahead of critical election

Latest polls suggest Lula's lead over Bolsonaro is narrowing, with neither candidate likely to win outright on Sunday.

Oct 4, 2026

Polls close in Brazil as Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro remain neck and neck

If no candidate gets more than 50% of the vote, the election will go to a run-off on 25 October.

Oct 4, 2026