Brazil Election
A supporter of President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who is seeking reelection, lines up at a polling station during a presidential runoff in Brasilia, Brazil, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026.
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Brazilians are choosing between President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro in a polarizing presidential election. The vote will determine if the U.S. expands its influence in the region. Polls show a close race. Lula is a left-of-center veteran facing Bolsonaro, who is an ally of President Donald Trump and the son of former President Jair Bolsonaro. Flávio Bolsonaro led in the first round. Both candidates have faced corruption allegations. Lula portrays Bolsonaro as a threat to democracy while Bolsonaro promises economic reforms. The election reflects Brazil's divided political landscape with significant implications for U.S.-Brazil relations.
Brazilians are voting in a presidential runoff between leftist incumbent Lula da Silva and far-right Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro. Bolsonaro, an ally of U.S. President Donald Trump, led in the first round by over 2.2 million votes. More than 33 million of the nearly 160 million registered voters did not turn out. The candidates have starkly opposing views on issues like U.S.-Brazil relations and climate change. A Bolsonaro win would shift Brazil to the right. Voting is fully electronic, allowing for quick results. The system, in place since the 1990s, has faced little criticism except from former President Bolsonaro.
