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Brazil Election Live: Lula and Bolsonaro Locked in Tight Race
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The first round of Brazil's presidential election on October 2 ended with Lula leading by a margin of 1.5 percentage points. That narrow lead means the runoff on October 30 will decide whether the leftist incumbent secures a fourth term or the right‑wing candidate gains a new mandate. The result reflects deep polarization across the country and will influence policy on the economy, climate, and social programs. The stakes are high for voters in both the affluent southeast and the poorer north.
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On October 2, the Brazilian Superior Electoral Court (TSE) certified preliminary results that placed Lula ahead with 50.2%
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📅Published: October 4, 2026
✏️Written by Marcus Webb · OMGHive Editorial
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