Politics

Lula is re-elected for a fourth presidential term with 51.79% of the vote

The Workers' Party candidate reversed his opponent's lead in 213 municipalities that had chosen Flávio Bolsonaro in the first round, becoming the first candidate to win after trailing in the runoff.

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Published October 26, 2026, 03:46 (Brasília time) · 1 min read

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva speaks into a microphone with the Brazilian flag in the background. — Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva speaks after the election results. Photo: Reprodução/Exame

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What happened: Lula was re-elected president of Brazil for a fourth term.
Who is affected: The Brazilian electorate and the national political landscape.
What changes: The country will have a new presidential term starting on January 5, 2027.

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