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Brazilian Presidential Election Round 1 (October 4, 2026): No candidate reaches an absolute majority – runoff on October 25, 2026 becomes necessary (confirmed by TSE or Globo by October 4, 2026)

Pending ✦ AI-generated prediction Published on 10. September 2026 · Predicted for 4. October 2026 · Based on: Statistical Pattern
Probability
93%

Current polls (Real Time Big Data/Quaest, Aug 27–31, 2026): Lula (PT) 38%, Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) 30%, Augusto Cury 11%, others ~21%. Brazil requires an absolute majority (>50% of valid votes) to avoid a runoff. Even the optimistic scenario for Lula (45%, per open platform prediction) falls short. Polymarket/Metaculus imply >92% probability of a second round.

Data basis for this prediction
  • Real Time Big Data/Quaest Umfrage Brasilien, 27.–31. August 2026: Lula 38 %, Flávio Bolsonaro 30 %, Cury 11 % (AS/COA Poll Tracker)
  • Al Jazeera: Brazil 2026 – Lula holds slim lead over Flávio Bolsonaro (15. August 2026)
  • Polymarket: Brazil 2026 Presidential Election Märkte (polymarket.com, Stand September 2026)
  • TSE (Tribunal Superior Electoral): Brasilianisches Wahlrecht – 50 %-Hürde erste Runde
Verdict: Pending
This prediction is still open. It will be evaluated automatically against real-world sources after its due date.
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