### [2026-10-25](/feed/2026/10/25/index.md)

##### 2026 Brazilian general election
# In a vote of 52% to 48%, Lula defeats Bolsonaro to win re-election for a fourth non-consecutive term. 




### Sources:

1. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/live/brazil-election-live-lula-bolsonaro-face-off-presidential-runoff-2026-10-25/)

### Changes:

1. Lula wins re-election 52 to 48 percent, defeating Bolsonaro for a fourth non-consecutive term.  _2026-10-26 14:17:39 (First version)_
1. In a vote of 52% to 48%, Lula defeats Bolsonaro to win re-election for a fourth non-consecutive term.  _(Current version)_

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