Lula's 2026 capital-city gains reverse Bolsonaro leads in Rio and Macapá

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President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva was re-elected on Sunday, October 25, 2026, overturning his opponent Flávio Bolsonaro's first-round lead in two capital cities: Rio de Janeiro and Macapá. In Rio de Janeiro, Lula won the second round with 51.54% of valid votes, while in Macapá he secured 50.99%. He also reversed Bolsonaro's advantage in the strategic swing state of Minas Gerais, winning with 50.43%. In 2022, Lula won 11 capitals against Jair Bolsonaro, with no capital changing hands between rounds. In 2026, Lula gained ground in nearly all capitals, while Bolsonaro's margins shrank even in strongholds.


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