Elections 2026: Monitoring the first round in Brazil and abroad

Lula votes in São Bernardo do Campo

Presidential candidate Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (PT) voted this Sunday morning (4) at the João Firmino state school, in the Assunção neighborhood, in São Bernardo do Campo, in ABC Paulista. He arrived accompanied by Marina Silva, Simone Tebet, Haddad and vice Geraldo Alckmin.

Eduardo Paes votes in Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro government candidate Eduardo Paes (PSD) voted this Sunday morning (4) at the Gávea Golf Club, in the South Zone of Rio. The former mayor arrived at the location at 8:50 am.

Voters voting in the dark in a city in Paraná

In Umuarama, in the northwest of Paraná, voting at Colégio Alfa, where 1,051 voters cast their votes, began in the dark. There has been no electricity since 7:30 am. The ballot boxes operate by battery.

Paris has queues for voting

Voters in Paris report queues lasting more than three hours to vote. According to data from the Superior Electoral Court (TSE), the city has 27,062 thousand voters eligible to vote.

PF took 27 people to the police station and opened 3 investigations this Sunday

A report by the Federal Police shows that the Federal Police (PF) launched three investigations on the morning of this Sunday (4) during the 2026 elections. In total, 27 people were taken to police stations.

Ballot boxes open for voting

Voting begins in Brazil, with the opening of electoral colleges at 8 am. To vote in the 2026 elections, voters must present an official document with a photo to the poll workers. A paper voter registration card is not mandatory.

Minister Nunes Marques, president of the TSE, accompanies zerésima before the vote in Brasília

Minister Nunes Marques, president of the Superior Electoral Court (TSE), arrived at the electoral college in Brasília shortly before 8 am. He followed the issuance of the zerésima, a printed document that proves that there were no votes registered in the ballot box before voting began. Marques has his electoral address in Teresina, Piauí, but asked to vote in transit in the federal capital.

Are you going to work on election day?

For millions of Brazilians, the first round of elections, this Sunday (4), will also be a working day. Brazilian legislation guarantees workers the right to be absent for the time necessary to vote, without suffering any harm.

Singapore gives Lula victory

Of the 348 valid votes, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva received 190 votes, while Flávio Bolsonaro had 92. Renan Santos came in third place, with 22 votes, followed by Escritor Augusto Cury, with 21. Zema received 12 votes, Ronaldo Caiado, 6, Clariana Barão, 1, Rui Costa Pimenta, 2, and Samara, 2. The blank and null votes totaled 16.

Malaysia gives Lula victory

Of the 82 valid votes, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva received 44 votes, while Flávio Bolsonaro had 27. Renan Santos came in third place, with 7 votes, followed by Escritor Augusto Cury, with 3, and Zema and Ronaldo Caiado, with 1 vote each.

South Korea gives Lula victory

Of the 216 valid votes, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva received 123 votes, while Flávio Bolsonaro had 72. Renan Santos, Ronaldo Caiado and Escritor Augusto Cury tied for third place, with 6 votes each. Rui Costa Pimenta, Zema and Samara received 1 vote each. The blank and null votes totaled 10.

Lula, 123 votes (56.94%); Flávio Bolsonaro, 72 votes (33.33%); Renan Santos, 6 votes (2.78%); Ronaldo Caiado, 6 votes (2.78%); Writer Augusto Cury, 6 votes (2.78%); Rui Costa Pimenta, 1 vote (0.46%); Zema, 1 vote (0.46%); Samara, 1 vote (0.46%).

New Zealand gives Lula victory

Voting for the presidential election has already closed in New Zealand this Sunday (4). This happens because the country is 16 hours ahead of Brasília time. Of the 332 valid votes, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva received 234, while Flávio Bolsonaro had 64. Renan Santos came in third place, with 13 votes. The blank and null votes totaled 7.

Lula, 234 votes (70.48%); Flávio, 64 votes (19.28%); Renan, 13 votes (3.92%); Zema, 7 votes (2.11%); Cury, 6 votes (1.81%); Whitewashed, 5 votes (1.51%); Samara, 2 votes (0.60%); Hertz, 1 vote (0.30%).