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Brazil election 2026 runoff
Who wins the 2026 runoff?
Lula (PT) was elected president in the runoff, with 51.79% of valid votes, against 48.21% for Flávio Bolsonaro (PL). For governor, there is a runoff in 6 states: Acre, Amazonas, Federal District, Espírito Santo, Rio Grande do Norte and Tocantins.
PT 1351.79%64,256,232 voteselected
PL 2248.21%59,826,041 votes0 people watching
President
Both candidates
Lula (PT) was elected president in the runoff, with 51.79% of valid votes, against 48.21% for Flávio Bolsonaro (PL).
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % of valid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lulaelected | PT 13 | 64,256,232 | 51.79% |
| Flávio Bolsonaro | PL 22 | 59,826,041 | 48.21% |
Governor: states with a runoff
Mailza Assis (PP) was elected governor of Acre in the runoff, with 66.21% of valid votes.
Omar Aziz (PSD) was elected governor of Amazonas in the runoff, with 61.42% of valid votes.
Celina Leão (PP) was elected governor of the Federal District in the runoff, with 57.18% of valid votes.
Lorenzo Pazolini (Republicanos) was elected governor of Espírito Santo in the runoff, with 52.17% of valid votes.
Cadu de Lula (PT) was elected governor of Rio Grande do Norte in the runoff, with 50.77% of valid votes.
Vicentinho Júnior (PSDB) was elected governor of Tocantins in the runoff, with 64.52% of valid votes.
| State | 1st place | % for 1st place | 2nd place | % for 2nd place |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acre | Mailza Assis (PP) | 66.21% | Alan Rick (Republicanos) | 33.79% |
| Amazonas | Omar Aziz (PSD) | 61.42% | Professora Maria do Carmo (PL) | 38.58% |
| Federal District | Celina Leão (PP) | 57.18% | Leandro Grass (PT) | 42.82% |
| Espírito Santo | Lorenzo Pazolini (Republicanos) | 52.17% | Ricardo Ferraço (MDB) | 47.83% |
| Rio Grande do Norte | Cadu de Lula (PT) | 50.77% | Allyson (União) | 49.23% |
| Tocantins | Vicentinho Júnior (PSDB) | 64.52% | Professora Dorinha (União) | 35.48% |
How the runoff works
There is a runoff for president and for governor when no candidate gets more than 50% of valid votes, which do not count blank and null votes. The top two go back to the polls, and whoever has more valid votes wins.
Voting was on October 25, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Brasília time. All eligible voters could vote, even those who did not vote in the 1st round, including Brazilians abroad, who vote only for president.
In states without a runoff for governor, voters vote only for president. The Senate, the Chamber and state legislative assemblies have no runoff: those elected come out of the 1st round.
Frequently asked questions
When was the 2026 runoff?
The runoff was on Sunday, October 25, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Brasília time, for president and for governor in the states where no one got more than 50% of valid votes.
Who won the 2026 runoff for president?
Lula (PT) was elected president in the runoff, with 51.79% of valid votes, against 48.21% for Flávio Bolsonaro (PL).
Which states have a runoff for governor in 2026?
For governor, there is a runoff in 6 states: Acre, Amazonas, Federal District, Espírito Santo, Rio Grande do Norte and Tocantins.
Who can vote in the runoff?
All eligible voters, including those who did not vote in the 1st round. Those who cannot vote must justify the absence through the e-Título app on election day or within 60 days after.
Is there a runoff for senator and deputy?
No. Senators and federal, state and district deputies are decided in the 1st round; the runoff is only for president and governor.