Brazil will hold its presidential runoff on Sunday, October 25, between Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro. The Superior Electoral Court has published official voting and counting information; there is no result for this new round yet. The TSE’s live coverage begins early, with counting updates after polls close.

What is confirmed

According to the electoral authority, voting runs from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Brasília time and more than 158.7 million people are eligible. First-round totals should be labelled as past results, not predictions for Sunday. Pre-election polls describe measured samples and cannot replace the actual vote.

Why it matters—and what remains uncertain

The useful angle is what voters need to know and when official figures become available. Sunday’s eventual certified outcome would merit a separate new article.

Context worth knowing

Some states and municipalities will hold additional ballots, according to the TSE. Readers need to distinguish Brasília time from their local time and use official services to locate polling places. Preliminary tallies can shift during election night. The electoral authority, rather than viral screenshots, is the reference point for confirming results.

What comes next

Editorial note: Figures and decisions reflect the cited reporting cutoffs. They may change; consult the latest official update before taking action.

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