Lula’s vote count highest ever for a presidential candidate in Brazil
After concluding the second round of the presidential election with 64,256,232 votes this Sunday (Oct. 25), reelected President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of the Workers’ Party (PT) secured the highest number of votes ever obtained by a presidential candidate in Brazil’s history. Lula’s next term begins on January 5, 2027. Notícias relacionadas: Lula reelected president of Brazil in historic…
In a historic presidential election victory, Brazil's reelected President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of the Workers' Party secured the highest number of votes ever recorded for a presidential candidate in the nation's history. With an impressive 64,256,232 votes cast, Lula's total surpasses the previous record he set in the 2022 runoff election, where he garnered over 60 million votes and thwarted Jair Bolsonaro's bid for reelection. The milestone comes as Lula prepares to assume office on January 5, 2027.
The Brazilian electorate has experienced significant growth since the country transitioned back to democracy following the military dictatorship. The number of registered voters has surged from just over 82 million in 1989 to more than 158 million in 2026, reflecting a steadily expanding citizenry and participation. Notably, Lula's victory marks the first time a presidential candidate has achieved such an overwhelming level of support in the modern era of Brazilian democracy.
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