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Right-wing Flávio Bolsonaro wins first round of Brazil election

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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 03:16:16 UTC.

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  1. Bolsonaro wins first round of Brazilian presidential election, as Trump-backed candidates continue red wave

  2. Brazil presidential election 2026: first-round live results

  3. Brazil’s presidential race: Three key takeaways from the first round

  4. The Latest: Brazil heads to runoff presidential election between Bolsonaro, Lula

  5. Right-wing Flávio Bolsonaro wins first round of Brazil election

  6. Bolsonaro and Lula head to a runoff in Brazil's presidential election

  7. Bolsonaro in 'very strong position' as Brazil election heads to run-off

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