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Flávio Bolsonaro leads Lula after Brazil's first-round vote

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Lula ahead in polls for Brazil’s first-round vote; runoff likely
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The Hindu reports that Lula trailed challenger Flávio Bolsonaro by about 1.8 percentage points, or 2.2 million votes, in Brazil's first-round presidential election, falling short of a first-round win. Earlier polling reports differed: Al Jazeera said Bolsonaro held a two-point lead ahead of the October 25 runoff, while The Hindu said Lula led in first-round polls and a runoff was likely. The Hindu said the top two candidates advance to an October 25 runoff if no one receives more than 50% of valid votes in the October 4 vote.

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  1. Al Jazeera

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    Al Jazeera reports that a poll gives Bolsonaro a two-percentage-point lead over Lula ahead of the October 25 runoff.

  2. The Hindu

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    The Hindu reports that Lula is ahead in polls for Brazil’s first-round vote and says a runoff is likely if no candidate wins more than 50% of valid votes on October 4.

  3. The Hindu

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    The Hindu reports that Lula trailed challenger Flávio Bolsonaro by about 1.8 percentage points, or 2.2 million votes, in the first round.

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