Brazil holds a runoff election in 2026 with voting set to begin at a specific time

Updated 2026-10-27 · told from many outlets at once

Brazil holds an election this Sunday where incumbent Lula da Silva faces challenger Flávio Bolsonaro. The first round saw Bolsonaro lead with over two million votes. Voting occurs at centers open from 8 AM to 5 PM. Official results will be released after polls close.

The election pits incumbent Lula da Silva against challenger Flávio Bolsonaro.
Voting centers open at 8 AM and close at 5 PM.

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