Brazil votes in a polarized presidential race between Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro
Summary
Brazilians voted on Sunday 4 October in a presidential election between President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, the leftist incumbent seeking a fourth nonconsecutive term, and Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, son of former president Jair Bolsonaro and an ally of U.S. President Donald Trump. The race was described as deeply polarized. Neither candidate won a majority in the first round, which sent the election to a runoff.
Latest: Brazilians voted on 4 October in a highly polarized presidential election between President Lula da Silva and Senator Flávio Bolsonaro.
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How it unfolded
Sunday 4 October
Brazilians are voting in a high-stakes presidential election featuring two main candidates: President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Senator Flávio Bolsonaro.
- 11:40PBS NewsHourBrazil's presidential vote pits Trump ally against incumbent Lula
- 08:04ABC NewsThe Latest: Brazilians vote in presidential election dominated by Lula and Bolsonaro
- 07:26The Philadelphia InquirerThe Latest: Brazilians vote in presidential election dominated by Lula and Bolsonaro
- 01:26ABC NewsBrazil presidential vote pits Trump ally against Lula, who is seeking 4th nonconsecutive term
Saturday 3 October
Brazilians are set to cast their votes in a closely watched presidential race between President Lula da Silva and Senator Flávio Bolsonaro.
- 16:30LA TimesA look ahead to election day in Brazil's polarized presidential race
- 10:54ABC NewsBrazilians will vote in a highly polarized presidential race on Sunday. Here’s what to know
- 08:38The Philadelphia InquirerBrazilians will vote in a highly polarized presidential race on Sunday. Here’s what to know