bolsonaro is running for re-election in the 2022 election, with his main opponent being former president luiz inácio lula da silva. bolsonaro did not pick hamilton mourão as his running mate again, instead choosing general walter braga netto. throughout the election period, bolsonaro has said that should he lose, the election would be corrupt and rigged against him. his actions have been compared to former u.s. president donald trump's attempts to overturn the results of the 2020 election.