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Brazilians are going to the polls in a presidential election dominated by two rivals: former left-wing president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and incumbent right-wing president Jair Bolsonaro. The vote is widely seen as a defining moment for the country, with the two candidates offering sharply different visions for Brazil's economy, environment and democratic institutions.

Brazilian voters are searching for 'boca de urna', the term for exit polls, ahead of the 2026 elections. According to UOL, there will be no exit poll survey next year, breaking with a tradition of instant projections when polls close. The item explains why polling institutes will not carry out the levantamento this time, and people are discussing what that means for election night coverage.

Bosnians went to the polls on October 4 in a general election, and Al Jazeera published a guide using maps and charts to explain the voting process, the main candidates and how power is divided in the country. The coverage breaks down Bosnia's complex electoral system, including its multi-level institutions and ethnic quotas, to help readers follow the results as they come in.