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Brazil's Presidential Election

24 storiesEarliest Jul 26, 2026Latest Oct 24, 2026

Where it stands

Brazil's first presidential round sent Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro to an October 25 runoff. The campaign included close polls, electoral-court disputes and debates over economic policy. Netanyahu exchanged visit invitations with Bolsonaro. In the latest report, Lula urged supporters to vote at a Copacabana rally on October 24.

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July 2026

    1. Netanyahu Backs Flávio Bolsonaro at Brazil Presidential Launch

August 2026

    1. Brazil Starts Nationwide Free Election Broadcasts Ahead of October Vote
    1. Flávio Bolsonaro Says He Will Respect Brazil Election Result
    1. Brazil Election Court Opens Lula, Flávio Bolsonaro and Zema Reviews; Santos Case Delayed
    2. Brazil Poll Shows Lula’s Runoff Lead Over Flávio Bolsonaro Narrowing to 4.5 Points

September 2026

    1. Brazil’s Presidential Candidates Use Independence Day for Rival Campaign Events
    1. Brazil Poll Shows Technical Tie as Flávio Bolsonaro Edges Lula 46%-45%
    1. Flávio Bolsonaro Campaigns in Aracaju as Sergipe Allies Split Over Senate Race

October 2026

    1. Globo Cancels Brazil’s Presidential Debate After Court Orders Alter Rules
    1. Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro Enter Brazil’s Vote in Technical Tie, Final Poll Shows
    1. Brazil Opens Polls for Presidential, State and Congressional Elections
    2. Brazil Ends Voting as First-Round Election Counting Begins
    1. Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro Advance to Brazil’s Presidential Runoff
    2. Flávio Bolsonaro and Lula Advance to Brazil’s October 25 Presidential Runoff
    1. Netanyahu and Flávio Bolsonaro Exchange Invitations for Visits
    2. Brazil Election Court Orders Suspension of Pro-Flávio Crypto Site
    1. Brazil Electoral Judge Restores Pro-Lula WhatsApp Channel Pending Full Court Review
    1. Flávio Bolsonaro Has 46% to Lula’s 44% in Brazil Runoff Poll, Within Margin of Error
    1. Lula Pledges Constitutional Amendment for Free Weekend Public Transport Across Brazil
    1. Alckmin Pledges to Lower Brazil's Criminal Responsibility Age to 16 for Heinous Crimes
    1. Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro Clash in First Debate Before Brazil’s Runoff
    2. Yossi Dagan Urges Brazilian Voters to Back Flávio Bolsonaro
    1. Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro Back Above-Inflation Wage Rises in Final Debate
    2. Lula Urges Brazilians to Vote at Copacabana Rally Before Runoff

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