Brazil’s Runoff: Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro in a Statistical Tie With a Week to Go
A Quaest poll shows Flávio Bolsonaro at 46% and Lula at 44% ahead of Brazil’s October 25 runoff. The numbers, the swing voters and what to watch.
Elections
Latvia Election: Kulbergs’ United List Wins a Record 41 Seats
Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs’ United List won 41 of 100 seats, Latvia’s best result since independence. Full results and the coalition maths.
Bosnia Election: Bećirović and Cvijanović Re-Elected as Turnout Hits a Record Low
Bećirović and Cvijanović kept their presidency seats and Darijana Filipović won the Croat seat as Bosnia’s election turnout fell to a record low.
Brazil Election: Flávio Bolsonaro Edges Lula in First Round, Forcing October 25 Runoff
Flávio Bolsonaro finished ahead of President Lula with about 47% to 45% in Brazil’s first round, defying polls. The two meet in a runoff on October 25.
Russia’s Duma Election: United Russia Wins 349 Seats as Critics Call the Vote Unfree
United Russia won 349 of 450 Duma seats in the September 18–20 vote, its biggest haul ever. Results, turnout and why critics reject the vote.
Sweden’s Left-Leaning Opposition Wins a One-Seat Majority as Kristersson Says He Will Resign
The final count gives Sweden’s centre-left opposition 176 of 349 seats. Kristersson will resign and Magdalena Andersson is set to try to form a government.
AfD Wins Saxony-Anhalt Election in a Landslide but Falls Short of a Majority
The far-right AfD won 43.8% in Saxony-Anhalt, its best result ever, but fell short of a majority. Results, coalition maths and what it means.
Zambia’s Hichilema Wins a Second Term as Opposition Cries Foul
Hakainde Hichilema won Zambia’s 2026 election with about 60% of the vote, avoiding a runoff. The results, the turnout, the disputes and what comes next.