Flávio Bolsonaro declared the end of the Workers' Party era after winning the first round of the Brazilian presidential election.

Updated 2026-10-08 · told from many outlets at once

Flávio Bolsonaro won the first round of Brazil's presidential election with 47.0 percent of the votes, ahead of Lula's 45 percent. The two will face off in a second round. Bolsonaro claimed to have surpassed Lula and opposed re-election.

Bolsonaro won the first round with 47.0 percent of the votes, edging out Lula's 45 percent.
Lula and Bolsonaro will compete in a second round, with Bolsonaro leading in the first round.
Bolsonaro stated he opposes re-election and declared the end of the PT era.
Bolsonaro led Lula by about two points in the first round and surpassed him.
Ronaldo Caiado and Romeu Zema each received nearly 2.5 percent of the votes.

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