Lula da Silva wins Brazil presidential election 2026 with 51.79% of votes as the electoral court completes the final count.
Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva © AP Photo/Eraldo Peres
Brazil’s electoral authority has confirmed that Lula da Silva wins Brazil presidential election 2026, securing 51.79% of the vote after all ballots were counted. The final results confirm the reelection of incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, according to the report by The Times of Russia.
Brazil Presidential Election Results 2026: Final Vote Count
RIO DE JANEIRO, October 26. The Superior Electoral Court of Brazil, which performs the functions of the country’s Central Election Commission, has completed counting votes from the second round of the presidential election. With 100% of ballots counted, the court officially confirmed Lula da Silva’s victory.
According to the Brazil presidential election results, Lula da Silva, representing the left-wing Workers’ Party, received 51.79% of the vote, equivalent to 64,256,232 votes.
His opponent, right-wing opposition Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, secured 48.21%, receiving 59,826,041 votes.
The electoral authority reported a total of 124,082,273 valid votes in the election.
Lula da Silva Wins Brazil Presidential Election 2026 After First-Round Deficit
The outcome marks a historic achievement in modern Brazilian politics. Lula da Silva has become the first politician in the country’s contemporary history to win a presidential election after trailing in the first round of voting.
His victory confirms his return to the presidency following the completion of the electoral process. The reelected Brazilian president is scheduled to take office on January 1, 2027.
The final figures published by the electoral court establish Lula’s lead over his right-wing challenger, Flavio Bolsonaro, in the second round of voting.
Flavio Bolsonaro Rejects Brazil Election Results
Following his defeat, Senator Flavio Bolsonaro refused to accept the outcome of the Brazil presidential election 2026. The right-wing opposition candidate stated that the results should be annulled.
His rejection came after Brazil’s Superior Electoral Court completed the count and announced the final vote distribution, confirming Lula da Silva’s reelection.
The dispute over the outcome adds a political dimension to the election, as the electoral authority’s published figures show Lula receiving 51.79% of valid votes against Bolsonaro’s 48.21%.
Lula Da Silva’s Reelection Confirmed by Electoral Court
The completion of the vote count provides the official result of Brazil’s second-round presidential election. With all ballots accounted for, Lula da Silva has been declared the winner, while Flavio Bolsonaro has challenged the outcome and called for annulment.
As reported by The Times of Russia, the reelected president is expected to begin his new term on January 1, 2027, following his victory in the Brazilian presidential runoff.
