Bolsonaro and Lula head to Brazil runoff

Brazil’s electoral court sent Flávio Bolsonaro and incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva to a presidential runoff after neither won an outright majority in the first round. With most ballots counted, Bolsonaro led Lula. Voters also chose governors, federal lawmakers and state legislators in the general election.

• 47.2%Bolsonaro’s first-round vote share — With most ballots processed
• 45%Lula’s first-round vote share — With most ballots processed
• Nearly 159 millionVoters eligible across Brazil — Presidential and legislative elections

Q1

Why did voting continue?

Brazil requires a candidate to win more than half of valid votes; otherwise, the two leaders proceed to a second round.

Q2

How do their forest plans differ?

Lula proposes zero net deforestation, with restoration offsetting loss, while Bolsonaro has pledged to end illegal deforestation in Brazil.

Q3

Which issues shaped the campaign?

Public security, the economy and foreign policy were leading issues during the campaign, alongside divisions between the candidates’ supporters.

Q4

What connects Bolsonaro to his father?

Flávio Bolsonaro is the son of former president Jair Bolsonaro and seeks to continue the political movement associated with him.