Voting in the Brazilian presidential election has ended, results are expected after 21:00 local time
Quick Look
- Voting in the Brazilian presidential election ended at 17:00 local time (23:00 Moscow time).
- The main struggle is between the current President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro.
- To win in the first round, you need to get more than 50% of the votes, otherwise the second round will take place on October 25.
AI-generated summary
Why It Matters
Brazilian presidential elections are held in two rounds. To win in the first round, a candidate must receive more than 50% of the votes.
Voting in the Brazilian presidential election ended at 17:00 local time (23:00 Moscow time), results are expected after 21:00 (03:00 Moscow time Monday).
The main battle will be between Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro, with candidates needing more than 50% of the votes to win in the first round.
BUENOS AIRES, October 4 - RIA Novosti. Voting for the presidential election is ending in Brazil, the results of the voting will be known in a few hours.
Voting lasted until 17.00 local time (23.00 Moscow time). It is expected that the results will be known after 21.00 (3.00 Moscow time on Monday).
The main fight is expected to unfold between the current head of state, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, representing the left-wing Workers' Party, and the eldest son of ex-President Jair Bolsonaro, the far-right senator Flavio Bolsonaro.
To win in the first round, candidates must receive over 50% of the votes. If this does not happen, then a second round of elections will take place on October 25.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
If no candidate receives more than 50% of the vote, the second round of elections will take place on October 25.
Very likely · Within weeks
Open Questions
- Who will win in the first round of elections?
- Will a second round be necessary?
- What will the voter turnout level be?






