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Brazil election goes to run-off as right-wing Flávio Bolsonaro wins first round

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What happened

With neither candidate getting more than 50% of the vote, the election will go to a run-off on 25 October.

Key facts

  • With neither candidate getting more than 50% of the vote, the election will go to a run-off on 25 October.
  • Reported by BBC News and published Mon, 05 Oct 2026 00:27:06 UTC.

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