Brazil's presidential election is projected to head to a runoff, according to Datafolha, as Flavio Bolsonaro led the first-round vote with more than half the ballots counted but his lead narrowed.
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Key facts
- Flavio Bolsonaro led Brazil's first-round presidential vote.
- More than half of the ballots had been counted at the time of reporting.
- Datafolha projected the race would go to a runoff.
- Bolsonaro's lead was narrowing as counting continued.
Brazil’s presidential election is projected to proceed to a runoff, according to a Datafolha projection reported by CNBC, as the first-round vote count progressed on October 4.
Flavio Bolsonaro led the first-round presidential vote while more than half of the ballots were counted, CNBC reported.
Despite the lead, Bolsonaro’s margin was narrowing as results came in, according to the report.
The Datafolha projection indicated that no candidate would secure an outright first-round victory, setting the stage for a second-round runoff.
CNBC’s reporting was based on the count of more than half the ballots at the time of publication, meaning the picture could continue to shift as additional votes were tallied.
Why it matters
The outcome of Brazil's presidential election will shape the direction of Latin America's largest economy and most populous nation. A runoff means voters will return to decide the contest in a second round, extending the campaign and the uncertainty over who will lead the country.
Frequently asked questions
Who led the first round of Brazil's presidential vote?
According to CNBC, Flavio Bolsonaro led the first-round presidential vote as more than half the ballots were counted.
Will Brazil's election go to a runoff?
Datafolha projected that the election would head to a runoff, meaning no candidate was set to win outright in the first round.
How many ballots had been counted?
CNBC reported that more than half of the ballots had been counted at the time of the projection.
Timeline
- Brazil election headed to runoff, projection shows, as Bolsonaro lead narrows
CNBC Top News: Flavio Bolsonaro led Brazil’s first-round presidential vote as more than half the ballots were counted, with Datafolha projecting a runoff.