Brazil votes Sunday in presidential race after no first-round winner

Brazilians are heading to the polls on Sunday to choose their next president. The vote follows a first round earlier this month in which no candidate won a majority. Incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who is on the political left, and his right-wing opponent, Flavio Bolsonaro, both fell short of that mark, so the contest now goes to another round of voting.

Why it matters Because nobody secured a majority the first time, voters are being asked to make a final choice between two candidates from opposite sides of the political spectrum. The result will decide who leads the country next. It also shows how the electoral process works when a first round doesn't produce a clear winner: the decision goes back to the voters.

What to watch Look for official results once voting ends, and for how the candidates respond to the outcome. If you follow the story, check a few trusted news sources for updates.

Source: Washington Examiner