Brazil election tribunal announces Lula reelected president
Brazil’s Superior Electoral Court reports Lula won the October 25 runoff with 51.79% of valid votes, against 48.21% for Flávio Bolsonaro.
What the record says
Brazil’s Superior Electoral Court, known as the TSE, says its president announced Lula’s reelection on Sunday, October 25. In an account published October 26, the court reports 64,256,232 votes for Lula, representing 51.79% of valid votes. It reports 59,826,041 votes, or 48.21%, for Flávio Bolsonaro. The vote occurred October 25; the cited court account was published the following day.
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Practical next step
Read the TSE’s original account for its reported result and election overview.
Limits and what is not established
The result and vote totals are attributed to the TSE. This report does not establish an independent election audit, the resolution of any litigation, an inauguration or future policy outcomes.
Sources checked October 26, 2026. Later notices may change instructions or arrangements.
Original sources
Brazil Superior Electoral Court (TSE): original information