Brazil holds general elections with Lula, Flavio Bolsonaro leading presidential field
Nearly 159 million voters are eligible to elect a president, governors and lawmakers in a 12-candidate presidential race.
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Brazil held general elections with incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro leading a 12-candidate field for the presidency, according to Anadolu Agency.
Nearly 159 million voters were eligible to cast ballots not only for president but also for governors and lawmakers across the country, making the vote one of the largest electoral exercises in Latin America.
Flavio Bolsonaro, the son of former president Jair Bolsonaro, has emerged as the leading right-wing contender in a field that includes ten other candidates alongside Lula and Bolsonaro, according to the report.
Further details on the other candidates in the race, regional voting patterns, and preliminary turnout figures were not included in the available report.
The results of the presidential race will determine whether a runoff is required between the top two finishers, should no candidate secure an outright majority in the first round.
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- Brazil holds general elections as Lula, Flavio Bolsonaro vie for presidency — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
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