Brazil 1998 Election
78.5%
Turnout
57,412,266
Total Votes
| # | Candidate | Party | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fernando Henrique Cardoso | PSDB | 35,936,918 | 53.1% |
| 2 | Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva | PT | 21,475,348 | 31.7% |
Previous presidential election: 1994 – won by Fernando Henrique Cardoso (turnout -3.7pp)