In brief
After a tight runoff on Oct. 25, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva thanked voters—particularly youth and seniors—on X, noting the country’s democratic milestone and the broad turnout, with 128.2 million electors and 51.79 % of the vote. While Prensa Latina reports the totals, Panamerican Dispatch adds that Lula’s margin was 4,430,191 votes.
Brazil’s president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva thanked voters for the October 25 runoff victory, saying the people had written a new chapter in the country’s democratic history. The message, shared on X, comes a week after Lula secured 51.79 % of the valid ballots and 64,256,232 votes, surpassing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro’s 48.21 % and 59,826,041 votes.
"I want to express my deep gratitude to the millions of Brazilians—especially the young, who carry the hope for the future, and our dear senior citizens, who represent the memory, wisdom, and strength of our nation," Lula wrote in the post. Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva
My journey continues.
Prensa Latina notes that the second round saw 128.2 million electors out of more than 158.7 million eligible, a 19.2 % abstention rate, marking the highest participation in Brazil’s post‑pandemic elections. The same outlet highlighted that Lula’s win made him the first candidate to overturn a first‑round deficit in a runoff.
According to Panamerican Dispatch, Lula won by 4,430,191 votes—a figure that underscores the narrow margin of his victory.
The Hill reported that Lula’s campaign mobilized nearly 3 million more voters between rounds, reflecting a significant surge in turnout for his supporters.
