Millcreek to Host Brazilian Presidential Runoff Election
The Lumos Language School will serve as a polling site for the upcoming Brazilian presidential runoff on Sunday.
Updated on Oct. 24, 2026 in Elections
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Approximately 2,800 Brazilians living in Utah are eligible to cast their ballots in the Brazilian presidential runoff election on October 26. The polling site at the Lumos Language School in Millcreek will remain open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. to accommodate local voters.
Why it matters
The runoff election marks the final decision between presidential candidates Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro. Following the initial round of voting on October 4, turnout at the Millcreek location is expected to increase as voters participate in the final stage of the selection process.
Official counts show 2,800 Brazilians in Utah are eligible to vote, compared to 1,000 who participated in the first round of voting on October 4. The voting process is strictly managed by representatives from the Brazilian Consulate of Los Angeles.
The players
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva
He is a candidate for the Brazilian presidency appearing on the runoff ballot.
Flávio Bolsonaro
He is a candidate for the Brazilian presidency appearing on the runoff ballot.
Brazilian Consulate of Los Angeles
This government entity manages the logistics and paperwork for Brazilian citizens voting in the United States.
The details
Voters at the Millcreek polling site, located at 220 E. 3900 South, are required to have previously filed the necessary paperwork with the Brazilian Consulate in Los Angeles to participate. In the first round of voting, Flávio Bolsonaro secured 47% of the vote while Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva received 45.2%.
Timeline
October 4, 2026: The first round of presidential voting took place.
October 26, 2026: The presidential runoff election occurs.
Political Context
The operation of the Millcreek polling site follows the established protocols for expatriate voting mandated by the Brazilian federal election authorities. Critics and opposition groups often raise concerns regarding the accessibility of these sites for geographically dispersed diaspora populations.
Eligible Brazilian residents in Millcreek must arrive between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Sunday with their required documentation to cast a ballot. Participation is restricted to those who previously filed the necessary paperwork with the Brazilian Consulate of Los Angeles.
The takeaway
Voters should confirm they have their required documentation ready before arriving at the polling station to ensure a smooth process. Planning for potential lines is recommended given the expectation of higher turnout for this decisive runoff election.
Further reading
Find more updates on local polling procedures by visiting our Elections coverage page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KSL.
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