How To Vote In Brazil Election
In short
Brazil holds its presidential runoff election today, 25 October 2026, with Senator Flávio Bolsonaro holding a two-point lead over incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva according to polls published on 24 October 2026.
What is happening
Voters are heading to the polls to choose between the leftist legacy of Lula and the right-wing movement of the Bolsonaro clan. The race is extremely close, with final arguments concluded on the eve of the vote.
When
The presidential runoff takes place on 25 October 2026.
Why it matters
The result will decide the political direction of Brazil amid intense debates over crime, corruption, and international influence. It represents a major clash between two opposing visions for the country's future.
Easy to mix up
Do not confuse the candidate Flávio Bolsonaro with his father, Jair Bolsonaro.