Brazil 2022 Presidential Election
Brazilian presidential election held October 2022. Lula narrowly defeated Bolsonaro in the runoff.
Brazil 2022 Presidential Election is one of the tracked elections shaping power in Brazil.
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Country context
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Office at stake
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Winner profile
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Election Result
Clear outcome summary for this recorded election.
Lula returned to the presidency after narrowly defeating Bolsonaro in one of Brazil's closest presidential runoffs.
At a Glance
The Brazil 2022 Presidential Election took place in 2022 in Brazil. The election determined who would hold the office of President of Brazil.
Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva won the election with a margin of Lula won by roughly 1.8 percentage points in the runoff. Voter turnout was reported at 79.1% (second round), giving a sense of how many people took part in the contest. 2 candidates contested the election: Jair Bolsonaro and Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
Election Snapshot
- Status
- Recorded
- Election Year
- 2022
- Country
- Brazil
- Office Contested
- President of Brazil
- Winner
- Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva
- Turnout
- 79.1% (second round)
- Candidates
- 2
- Linked Offices
- 1
Result Overview
Lula returned to the presidency after narrowly defeating Bolsonaro in one of Brazil's closest presidential runoffs.
Quick Facts
- Won by Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva
- Voter turnout: 79.1% (second round)
- Victory margin: Lula won by roughly 1.8 percentage points in the runoff
- 2 candidates tracked
Details
- election year
- 2022
- office contested
- President of Brazil
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Brazil
Federal presidential republic in South America. Largest country in Latin America with a multi-party presidential system.
Jair Bolsonaro
38th President of Brazil (2019-2022). Former military officer and congressman. Right-wing populist figure.
Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva
President of Brazil since 2023. Workers' Party co-founder who previously served as president 2003-2010.
President of Brazil
Head of state and head of government of Brazil. Elected by direct popular vote to four-year terms.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who won the Brazil 2022 Presidential Election?
- The Brazil 2022 Presidential Election was won by Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva ran as the candidate of Workers' Party. The winning margin was Lula won by roughly 1.8 percentage points in the runoff.
- Who came second in the Brazil 2022 Presidential Election?
- The runner-up in the Brazil 2022 Presidential Election was Jair Bolsonaro. The contest between Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Jair Bolsonaro defined the central dynamics of this election.
- What was the voter turnout for the Brazil 2022 Presidential Election?
- Voter turnout for the Brazil 2022 Presidential Election was 79.1% (second round). Turnout levels reflect public engagement with the democratic process and can be influenced by factors such as voter registration requirements, election accessibility, the competitiveness of the race, and public trust in political institutions.
- When did the Brazil 2022 Presidential Election take place?
- The Brazil 2022 Presidential Election took place in 2022. Electoral timing in Brazil is governed by constitutional requirements and may be influenced by the political circumstances of the moment.
- What offices were contested in the Brazil 2022 Presidential Election?
- The Brazil 2022 Presidential Election determined who would hold the office of President of Brazil. The powers and responsibilities of this office make the election significant for the country's governance and policy direction.
- Which country held the Brazil 2022 Presidential Election?
- The Brazil 2022 Presidential Election was held in Brazil. The country's electoral system, political culture, and institutional framework shaped how the election was conducted and what the results mean for governance.
- Who were the candidates in the Brazil 2022 Presidential Election?
- 2 candidates participated in the Brazil 2022 Presidential Election, including Jair Bolsonaro, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. The field of candidates reflects the political landscape and the range of options available to voters.
- What was the outcome of the Brazil 2022 Presidential Election?
- Lula returned to the presidency after narrowly defeating Bolsonaro in one of Brazil's closest presidential runoffs.
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Trust & Coverage
- Page Type
- Election dashboard
- Last Updated
- March 21, 2026
- Sources
- Graph-backed
- Data Coverage
- Comprehensive(75/100)
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