Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro will compete in a second-round election after neither secured a majority in the initial vote. The first round concluded without a clear winner, necessitating the runoff. The election is scheduled to take place on October 25, 2026, in Brazil. Key campaign issues driving voter concern include allegations of corruption and the increasing cost of living within Brazil. Both Lula and Bolsonaro are anticipated to court support from the bases of candidates who were eliminated in the first round. This runoff promises a fiercely contested battle for the presidency of Brazil.