Lula wins Brazil election as Bolsonaro contests results

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 26 Oct, 14:31 · Archive

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva won reelection in a presidential runoff, defeating Senator Flávio Bolsonaro by nearly 4 per cent.

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has won reelection in the presidential runoff held on 25 October 2026. He secured more than 64 million votes, compared to just under 60 million for his rival, Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, a margin of nearly 4 per cent. Lula, who is soon to be 81 years old, is expected to take office on 5 January 2027 for his fourth non-consecutive term.

The result is already facing challenge from Bolsonaro, who has contested the election results. In a press conference, Bolsonaro said he planned to request an annulment following a chaotic extension of voting that occurred at the request of both candidates. It remains unclear what legal avenue he would pursue to achieve this.

Lula's victory gained him an additional 10 million supporters in the runoff. Early signs from Brazil's institutions and regional leaders suggest the results will be respected nationally and internationally, though U.S. President Donald Trump has not yet commented. Bolsonaro's father, former President Jair Bolsonaro, also contested his loss to Lula four years ago and now serves a 27-year prison sentence for a coup attempt.

How it is being reported

• Lula secures victory in Brazil's election, but faces challenge as Bolsonaro contests resultsBrazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has won reelection in Brazil's presidential runoff.News4Jax · 26 Oct, 13:53
• Lula secures victory in Brazil's election, but faces challenge as Bolsonaro contests resultsBrazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has won reelection in Brazil's presidential runoff.Clickorlando · 26 Oct, 13:53

In this story: Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva · Flávio Bolsonaro · Jair Bolsonaro · Donald Trump · Brazil

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