The Brazilian presidential election is underway, with Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro facing off in a closely contested race. According to polls, the election will be a close contest between the left-wing incumbent and his right-wing rival. The candidates have distinct backgrounds, with Lula being the leftist incumbent and Flávio Bolsonaro being the right-wing challenger who has the backing of his father, Jair Bolsonaro.
Jair Bolsonaro is barred from standing for office. A run-off election will be held on 25 October if no candidate gains 50% of valid votes. Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro are the two front-runners for the presidency.
Flávio Bolsonaro has the backing of his father. The election pits the left-wing incumbent against his right-wing rival. Polls suggest the election will be a closely run contest between the left-wing incumbent and his right-wing rival.
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