Sao Paulo Mayoral Race Heads to Runoff Amid Controversy

Incumbent Ricardo Nunes and leftist Guilherme Boulos advance to second round, as far-right candidate Pablo Marçal narrowly misses out.

The Sao Paulo mayoral election will see a runoff between incumbent Ricardo Nunes and leftist Guilherme Boulos on October 27.
Far-right candidate Pablo Marçal, known for his inflammatory rhetoric, narrowly missed advancing to the runoff.
Marçal's campaign was marred by violence and controversy, including a falsified medical report targeting Boulos.
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva supports Boulos, while former President Jair Bolsonaro endorsed Nunes.
The elections are seen as a precursor to Brazil's 2026 presidential race, with conservative candidates performing strongly in several cities.