Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva wins Brazil presidential election

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva won reelection as president of Brazil in a second-round vote held Sunday, October 25. According to the Superior Electoral Court, Lula da Silva received 51.79% of the valid votes, defeating Flávio Bolsonaro, who received 48.21%.

The new term for Lula da Silva will begin on January 5, 2027, and run until 2031. This will mark his fourth presidency.

During the election, Supreme Court Justice Cristiano Zanin ordered a two-hour extension of voting hours following requests from both candidates. Lula da Silva requested the extension due to issues with voter transportation, while Flávio Bolsonaro requested it for specific states affected by rain. The extension required the Superior Electoral Court to pause the initial vote count until 19:00.

Flávio Bolsonaro stated he would seek to annul the vote, claiming the decision to extend voting hours invalidated the results. Electoral authorities have confirmed the victory for Lula da Silva.